Middleton Gardens is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 1AJ is located in the South Middleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middleton Gardens, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 1AF, M24 6TJ, M24 1AN, M24 4DH, M24 4DF, M24 6TE, M24 5TF, M24 1AB, M24 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 1AJ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 45.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 55% | 54.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 40.6% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 30% | 15.1% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 16.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31% | 30.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 21.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M24 1AJ this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 30.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11.1% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 85.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 85.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Middleton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Middleton Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-03-27 | £239,252 |
| 11 Middleton Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2010-09-01 | £133,401 |
| 7 Middleton Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2006-12-01 | £96,306 |
| 13 Middleton Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2002-08-08 | £54,000 |
| 1 Middleton Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-06-20 | £490,741 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 5 Middleton Gardens | 0 yd | |
| The Middleton Cafe | 9 Middleton Gardens | 0 yd | |
| McDonald's Middleton | 26-30 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| Amigo's | 4 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| Updated Coffee Bar | 37 Middleton Gardens | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Wood | Dusty Miller, 34 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 6 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 18 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 106 yd | |
| Harbord Harbord | Jd Weatherspooon Plc, 17-21 Long Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 0 yd | |
| chicken cottage | 40 Fountain Street | 46 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 65 yd | |
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 107 yd | |
| Middleton Fish Bar | 47 Middleton Gardens | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 130 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 234 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 140 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Alkrington Tennis And Social Club ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB UPLANDS | tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.