House prices in Rochdale
The median price paid for a home in Rochdale was £200,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,361 sales. House prices in Rochdale rose 4.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 29.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Rochdale was 6% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Rochdale was £855 a month in August 2026, 8.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Rochdale are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Rochdale stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Rochdale had the biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+29.0%).
- Rents in Rochdale had the 17th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+8.5%).
- Rochdale is the 19th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Rochdale
The median price paid in Rochdale was £200,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,361 sales, or £2,524 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £350,000 | 419 | £3,230 | −1.4% | +22.8% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £227,100 | 811 | £2,857 | +0.9% | +29.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £160,000 | 996 | £2,084 | +6.7% | +37.6% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £120,000 | 135 | £2,133 | +4.3% | +29.7% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | £200,000 | +4.0% | +29.0% | £2,524 | +3.9% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Rochdale sold for a median £2,524 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 3% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Rochdale has the 59th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +4.0% change over the year is the 15th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Rochdale
The average private rent in Rochdale was £855 a month in August 2026, 8.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Rochdale are 49.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Rochdale has the 88th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Rochdale
Rochdale is the 19th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 19th |
| Income | 25th |
| Employment | 15th |
| Education and skills | 38th |
| Health | 20th |
| Crime | 6th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 139th |
| Living environment | 74th |
How many homes sell in Rochdale
2,019 homes were sold in Rochdale in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.86 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Rochdale were 10.3% up on the year before and 29.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 71st fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Rochdale
Broadband and mobile in Rochdale
92.0% of premises in Rochdale can get gigabit broadband and 99.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 87.7% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 114th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.5% of premises in Rochdale get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Rochdale
In the year ending June 2025, 11,487 people moved to Rochdale from elsewhere in the UK and 10,792 moved away, a net gain of 695 (3.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 2,518
- Oldham 1,793
- Bury 737
Most moved out to
- Manchester 1,233
- Oldham 1,162
- Bury 762
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Rochdale
How much does a house cost in Rochdale?
The median price paid for a home in Rochdale was £200,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £350,000; semi-detached £227,100; terraced £160,000; flats £120,000.
Are house prices in Rochdale going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Rochdale rose 4.0%, and over five years it rose 29.0%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Rochdale?
The average private rent in Rochdale was £855 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £622; 2 bed £799; 3 bed £960; 4+ bed £1,377.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Rochdale?
87.7% of premises in Rochdale can get full fibre and 92.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Oldham 9 km
- Rossendale 11 km
- Bury 12 km
- Tameside 15 km
- Calderdale 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.