Mountfold is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 1FE is located in the East Middleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mountfold, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 1FY, M24 1FH, M24 1EX, M24 1FS, M24 1FZ, M24 1FP, M24 1EQ, M24 1FJ, M24 1FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 1FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.7% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 50.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 52.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.4% | 19.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96% | 92.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 77% | 46.2% | 30.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountfold 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 -14.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mountfold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-04-23 | £270,126 |
| 5 Mountfold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-09-11 | £394,902 |
| 9 Mountfold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2017-04-28 | £490,677 |
| 5 Mountfold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-02-03 | £430,195 |
| 8 Mountfold, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2008-07-21 | £291,131 |
M24 1FE 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,361 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 | 72 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 5,062 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 | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainway Cafe | 211 Kirkway | 810 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 187-189 Kirkway | 810 yd | |
| Slice Cafe | Middleton Arena, L.Cpl. Joel Halliwell VC Way | 825 yd | |
| J J's Cafe | 5 Townley Street | 850 yd | |
| Jeffries Casino | 39 Middleton Gardens | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Fold | 77 Kirkway | 344 yd | |
| Alkrington Tennis & Social Clu | Alkrington Tennis And Social C, Uplands | 520 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Arms, 191 Oldham Road | 715 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 114 Sandy Lane | 734 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare & Hounds, 228 Oldham Road | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mod Cod | 44 Taylor Street | 418 yd | |
| Wing Lee Fish & Chips | 55 Mount Road | 511 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 70 Grimshaw Lane | 529 yd | |
| Goodbuddies | 221 Grimshaw Lane | 611 yd | |
| Stuff Crust | 30 Townley Street | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 191-197 Kirkway | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 926 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alkrington Tennis And Social Club ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB UPLANDS | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Alkrington Community Primary School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 981 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.