Elmbank Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 2FR 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 Elmbank Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 2EX, M24 2FG, M24 2FX, M24 2FS, M24 2FQ, M24 2ER, M24 2TS, M24 2EG, M24 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 2FR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2FR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 39.3% | 45.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 38.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 41.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 15.8% | -19.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 19.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 90% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.8% | 92% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmbank Road 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 -18.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Elmbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-10 | £211,004 |
| 25 Elmbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-23 | £182,324 |
| 7 Elmbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-07-05 | £187,757 |
| 9 Elmbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-05-31 | £177,609 |
| 17 Elmbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-04-16 | £202,989 |
M24 2FR 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 245 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 | 440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle | 439 Oldham Road | 469 yd | |
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 501 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 627 yd | |
| Love Food Indian Restaurant | 294-296 Grimshaw Lane | 629 yd | |
| Lancaster Park & Animal Farm | Middleton Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 114 Sandy Lane | 327 yd | |
| The Old Cock Inn | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 432 yd | |
| Old Cock Kitchen | Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road | 433 yd | |
| The Ocean Lounge | 252 Grimshaw Lane | 551 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summers Sandwich Bar | 437 Oldham Road | 469 yd | |
| Goodbuddies | 221 Grimshaw Lane | 490 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 70 Grimshaw Lane | 522 yd | |
| My Chippy | 52 Mills Hill Road | 535 yd | |
| Hill's Traditional Fish & Chips | 331 Oldham Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Oldham Road | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 340 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.