Moston Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Oldham district. M24 1SE 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moston Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1SE 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 area surrounding M24 1SE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 38% | 34.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.1% | 11.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 96.2% | 93.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moston Road was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1973.3% higher than the Chadderton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moston Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Chadderton Central and the 16th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oldham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astec House Moston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-13 | £305,020 |
| 304 Moston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-11-06 | £130,034 |
| 302 Moston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2012-08-31 | £168,925 |
| 302 Moston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2000-03-06 | £181,801 |
M24 1SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 1,186 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 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 4,420 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 | 5,088 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,552 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,076 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Treasure | Chi Yip, Greengate Industrial, Greenside Way | 323 yd | |
| The Gourman Food Co | 2 Greengate East | 871 yd | |
| British Raj | 399 Hollinwood Avenue | 1,051 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori Restaurant | 385 Hollinwood Avenue | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple & Pears | Apple And Pear, Andover Avenue | 782 yd | |
| Radclyffe Arms | Radcliffe Arms, 390 Grimshaw Lane | 909 yd | |
| Railway and Linnet | 369 Grimshaw Lane | 909 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 330 Grimshaw Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs-Greengate | Mainway East | 708 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 943 yd | |
| Mouthy Muffin | 332 Grimshaw Lane | 1,031 yd | |
| Double Fortune | 387 Hollinwood Avenue | 1,051 yd | |
| Zam Zams | 390 Hollinwood Avenue | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alkrington Moss Community Primary School (Closed) Arden Avenue | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Blackley Golf Club VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | golf | 909 yd |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.