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House prices in Rochdale
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Rochdale have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.3% to a typical £208,286, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £224,653.
That's 23% below the UK average of £271,295.
Rochdale house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Rochdale
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £360,245 ▲ +3.4%
- Semi-detached £224,653 ▲ +5.0%
- Terraced £170,606 ▲ +4.7%
- Flat £114,868 ▼ -0.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 6 NETLEY AVENUE, OL12 0BE | £174,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 26 WELL STREET, OL11 1AX | £65,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 87 GINNELL FARM AVENUE, OL16 4GF | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 LLOYD STREET, OL12 8AA | £1,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 69 CRESCENT ROAD, OL11 3LG | £150,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 CHARLTON STREET, OL11 2SW | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 WINSTON AVENUE, OL11 5JA | £350,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 7 VIKING STREET, OL11 5AD | £196,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 FEARN DENE, OL12 7GE | £235,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 38 LADYHOUSE LANE, OL16 4EQ | £165,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Rochdale costs 5.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Rochdale ranks nationally →
Rochdale is the 64th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 85,295 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Rochdale.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 48%
- Median floor area 76 m²
- Median annual energy cost £865
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Sandwell £209,354
- House prices in Newcastle upon Tyne £207,029
- House prices in Tameside £209,691
- House prices in Kirklees £205,971
- House prices in Oldham £212,997
- House prices in Walsall £214,032
- House prices in North Tyneside £200,392
- House prices in Wolverhampton £216,339
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Rochdale?
- The average house price in Rochdale is £208,286, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Rochdale changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Rochdale have risen +4.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Rochdale by property type?
- Latest average prices in Rochdale:
- detached homes: £360,245
- semi-detached homes: £224,653
- terraced homes: £170,606
- flats: £114,868
- Is Rochdale affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Rochdale costs 5.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Rochdale ranks nationally.
- Is Rochdale an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Rochdale costs £208,286 — 23% less than the UK average of £271,295. Rochdale is the 64th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Rochdale?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Rochdale's average of £208,286, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Rochdale?
- On a typical Rochdale sale at £208,286, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,500–£3,700, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Rochdale?
- Moving home in Rochdale typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.