Brierley Drive, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 1DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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	49.4%	49.3%	-0.1%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50.6%	50.7%	0.1%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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	34.6%	38.8%	4.2%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	46%	43.4%	-2.6%	44.2%	-0.8%
Separated	3.4%	3.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9.5%	7.4%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	6.5%	7.4%	0.9%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.1%	50.2%	1.1%	48.4%	1.8%
Good health	35.4%	33.7%	-1.7%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	11.7%	10.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3.2%	2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	1.2%	2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.3%	15.3%	-3.0%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	8.6%	-7.4%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	11.8%	-5.3%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	9.4%	5.6%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.6%	16.9%	1.3%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	36.9%	10.3%	33.8%	3.1%
Other	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	93%	-4.2%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.5%	93.3%	-4.2%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	0.3%	4%	3.7%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	93.3%	-3.5%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.4%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	63.6%	46.2%	17.4%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Brierley Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brierley Drive 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M24 1DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brierley Drive are based on 48 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brierley Drive, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for M24 1DQ

Average Price
£226,364

Semi-Detached
£215,154

Terraced
£220,317

Detached
£323,855

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brierley Drive

Average Price
£235,766

Semi-Detached
£256,320

Terraced
£209,967

Detached
£335,838

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brierley DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Brierley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-07-28	£227,071
8 Brierley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£278,000	2022-10-17	£312,785
40 Brierley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-08-26	£203,834
32 Brierley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-12-17	£193,546
36 Brierley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£142,000	2020-10-02	£210,552

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M24 1DQ

Employment

M24 1DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	13
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	17
Manufacturing	16
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,137 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE	- not rated	1,419 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU	- not rated	2,022 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS	- not rated	4,417 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL	- not rated	198 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ	3out of 4	567 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF	3out of 4	1,157 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD	- not rated	1,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY	- not rated	1,211 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth High School Boarman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1PR	- not rated	1,070 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT	- not rated	1,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorclose High School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2DG	- not rated	1,125 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS	- not rated	1,145 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	3,046 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	5,380 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF	3out of 4	4,944 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF	- not rated	4,944 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD	- not rated	1,219 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Meadows School 71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 6HE	- not rated	1,660 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Centre for Education and Training (ACET) 71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 6HE	- not rated	1,660 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Crosby Meadow School 71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7HA	- not rated	1,814 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN	3out of 4	1,897 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jeffries Casino	39 Middleton Gardens	602 yd
Updated Coffee Bar	37 Middleton Gardens	606 yd
Cafe Meridia	6 Kingsway	640 yd
Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd	Robert Mcbride Ltd, Middleton Way	640 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd @ Tesco	Tesco Extra, Park Road	642 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Alkrington Tennis & Social Clu	Alkrington Tennis And Social C, Uplands	296 yd
Lancashire Fold	77 Kirkway	301 yd
Woodside	215 Manchester New Road	664 yd
The Oddfellows Arms	Oddfellows Arms, 191 Oldham Road	672 yd
Club 3000 Bingo	Unit G52, Middleton Shopping Centre	678 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wing Lee Fish & Chips	55 Mount Road	193 yd
The Mod Cod	44 Taylor Street	370 yd
Middleton Fish Bar	47 Middleton Gardens	602 yd
Stuff Crust	30 Townley Street	672 yd
The Corner Cafe	Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens	684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Extra, Park Road	642 yd
Iceland	Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre	678 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 191-197 Kirkway	859 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, Kemp Street	866 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Alkrington Tennis And Social Club ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB UPLANDS	tennis courts	373 yd
Alkrington Community Primary School MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	572 yd
Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	585 yd
Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	672 yd
Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE	health and fitness suite	673 yd
Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street	health and fitness suite	751 yd
Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET	health and fitness suite	791 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	58.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.