Mills Hill Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Oldham district. M24 2FD is located in the Chadderton North 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 Mills Hill Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OL9 0NT, OL9 0NR, OL9 0NU, OL9 0NN, OL9 0NX, OL1 2TG, OL9 9RL, OL9 9RN, OL9 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 2FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 2FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 29% | 29.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 53.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 17.9% | 17.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 14.2% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 28.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mills Hill Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Hill Community Hall Mills Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-07 | £297,561 |
| Malta Mill Mills Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2018-07-03 | £3,421,488 |
| Unit 7-9 Mills Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £626,445 | 2015-09-09 | £1,047,307 |
M24 2FD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M24 2FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 450 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 | 590 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose High School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2DG | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 2,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferney Field Community Special School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon Way School Gordon Street , Chadderton | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 122 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 251 yd | |
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 424 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Chaddderton Hall Park, Chadderton Hall Road | 875 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose of Lancaster | 7 Haigh Lane | 326 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 392 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 393 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 840 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 114 Sandy Lane | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modhubon Takeaway | 1152 Middleton Road | 252 yd | |
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 300 yd | |
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 424 yd | |
| Hill's Traditional Fish & Chips | 331 Oldham Road | 905 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 325 Oldham Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Oldham Road | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Chadderton Hall Park CHADDERTON HALL ROAD | tennis courts | 921 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.