Horseshoe Lane is in Middleton, Manchester and in Oldham district. M24 1QS is located in the Chadderton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oldham West and Royton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horseshoe Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 1QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M24 1QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 31.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 55.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 62% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 27.2% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 40.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.7% | 80.3% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 97.1% | 90.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 90.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseshoe Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chadderton Central 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 -5.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Horseshoe Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2008-02-01 | £721,503 |
| 5 Horseshoe Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2007-11-12 | £683,750 |
| 1 Horseshoe Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2003-02-28 | £700,030 |
| 3 Horseshoe Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 1999-03-25 | £791,711 |
M24 1QS 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 | 181 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Albion Street , Chadderton OL9 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Crawley Way , Off Denton Lane OL9 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's RC School Edward Street , Chadderton OL9 9SN | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood High Kelsall Street , OL9 6HR | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest Plum Street , OL8 1TJ | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rocco | 195 Broadway | 614 yd | |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School | Christ Church C Of E Primary School, Crawley Way | 946 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, Jardine Way | 956 yd | |
| Indish Restaurant | Indish, Jardine Way | 956 yd | |
| Clipper Logistics | Raven Mill, Raven Avenue | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimble Nook Working Mens Club | Nimble Nook Working Mens Club, Foxdenton Lane | 424 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 1 Denton Lane | 811 yd | |
| Radclyffe Arms | Radcliffe Arms, 390 Grimshaw Lane | 826 yd | |
| Railway and Linnet | 369 Grimshaw Lane | 826 yd | |
| Spring Bank Bowling Club | Springbank Bowling Club, Albion Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang's Kitchen | 242 Foxdenton Lane | 424 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 598 yd | |
| Simply Fish and Chips | 299 Denton Lane | 1,039 yd | |
| Hunt Lane Chippy | 815 Middleton Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 2, Jardine Way | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 177 yd |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 282 yd |
| Newman Rc College BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Radclyffe Athletics Centre Hunt Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 648 yd |
| The Radclyffe School HUNT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| The Radclyffe School (Closed) HUNT LANE | 761 yd | |
| Crossley Playing Fields HALBURY GARDENS | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Saint Saviours Church Bishopgate St | 922 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.