The Moss is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 1TF 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 The Moss, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 1TE, M24 1TH, M24 1UJ, M24 1GH, M24 1TD, M24 1TB, M24 1TT, M24 1TJ, M24 1UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 1TF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52% | 48.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48% | 51.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M24 1TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.1% | 57.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 21.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Separated | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 45.5% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 34.6% | 27% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 26% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 16% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 83.9% | 62.5% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 71.7% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 71.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moss 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 -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 The Moss, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-12-21 | £143,750 |
| 23 The Moss, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2019-09-30 | £122,659 |
| 22 The Moss, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2018-06-22 | £112,229 |
| 41 The Moss, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2016-04-11 | £97,377 |
| 30 The Moss, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-03-17 | £98,540 |
The percentage of student residents living in M24 1TF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 1,200 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 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,426 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 | 3,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,804 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 | 4,881 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 | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 592 yd | |
| Mainway Cafe | 211 Kirkway | 650 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 187-189 Kirkway | 650 yd | |
| Love Food Indian Restaurant | 294-296 Grimshaw Lane | 754 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple & Pears | Apple And Pear, Andover Avenue | 179 yd | |
| Thornberries | 179A Kirkway | 650 yd | |
| The Ocean Lounge | 252 Grimshaw Lane | 726 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 330 Grimshaw Lane | 773 yd | |
| Lancashire Fold | 77 Kirkway | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs-Greengate | Mainway East | 610 yd | |
| The Korner Kitchen | 205 Kirkway | 650 yd | |
| Love Fast Food | 282 Grimshaw Lane | 751 yd | |
| Chilli Pot | 286 Grimshaw Lane | 753 yd | |
| Mouthy Muffin | 332 Grimshaw Lane | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 191-197 Kirkway | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alkrington Moss Community Primary School (Closed) Arden Avenue | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Alkrington Community Primary School MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Blackley Golf Club VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | golf | 961 yd |
| St Michaels Ce Primary School BOARDMAN FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Moss Way MOSSWAY | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Alkrington Tennis And Social Club ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB ALKRINGTON TENNIS AND SOCIAL CLUB UPLANDS | tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.