Birch Avenue is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 1DR is located in the East 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 Birch Avenue, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 1DQ, M24 1DN, M24 1EL, M24 1DS, M24 1DG, M24 1DT, M24 1DP, M24 1DL, M24 1DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 1DR 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue 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 -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Birch Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-10-24 | £120,170 |
| 18 Birch Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-10-23 | £94,602 |
| 8 Birch Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-16 | £191,359 |
| 5 Birch Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-11-02 | £209,611 |
| 22 Birch Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2020-06-01 | £223,091 |
M24 1DR 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 4,971 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 | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffries Casino | 39 Middleton Gardens | 579 yd | |
| Updated Coffee Bar | 37 Middleton Gardens | 583 yd | |
| Slice Cafe | Middleton Arena, L.Cpl. Joel Halliwell VC Way | 618 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd @ Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 623 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd | Robert Mcbride Ltd, Middleton Way | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Fold | 77 Kirkway | 346 yd | |
| Alkrington Tennis & Social Clu | Alkrington Tennis And Social C, Uplands | 362 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 191 Oldham Road | 609 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Unit G52, Middleton Shopping Centre | 670 yd | |
| Edgar Wood | Dusty Miller, 34 Middleton Gardens | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 55 Mount Road | 253 yd | |
| The Mod Cod | 44 Taylor Street | 305 yd | |
| Middleton Fish Bar | 47 Middleton Gardens | 579 yd | |
| Stuff Crust | 30 Townley Street | 615 yd | |
| chicken cottage | 40 Fountain Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 623 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 670 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 873 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 191-197 Kirkway | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alkrington Tennis And Social Club ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB UPLANDS | tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Alkrington Community Primary School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.