Boarshaw Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 2PN 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	49.1%	51.4%	2.3%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	50.9%	48.6%	-2.3%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 2PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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	21.7%	25.6%	3.9%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	58.9%	0.2%	44.2%	14.7%
Separated	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.7%	6.4%	-2.3%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	8.7%	7.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	44.6%	35.2%	-9.4%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	31.2%	37.2%	6.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	17.1%	19.8%	2.7%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	4.5%	5.3%	0.8%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.5%	23.3%	-3.2%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	9%	-8.0%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	13.9%	0.9%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	10.4%	10.8%	0.4%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	19.7%	8.8%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	21.1%	2.8%	33.8%	-12.7%
Other	3.9%	2.2%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.5%	99.6%	1.1%	81.4%	18.2%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	97.6%	1.7%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.6%	37.2%	-16.6%
Christian	77.4%	46.2%	31.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	1.6%	6.0%	-4.4%

Safety

Is Boarshaw Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boarshaw 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 -24.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M24 2PN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boarshaw Road are based on 204 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochdale.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boarshaw Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PN

Estimated Average Property Prices for M24 2PN

Average Price
£261,397

Semi-Detached
£256,013

Terraced
£242,434

Detached
£299,204

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boarshaw Road

Average Price
£145,986

Semi-Detached
£190,305

Terraced
£137,762

Detached
£293,144

Flats/Maisonettes
£72,782

Other
£56,903

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boarshaw Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
373 Boarshaw Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2023-10-31	£318,756
327 Boarshaw Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2023-03-30	£282,012
321 Boarshaw Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£188,000	2022-03-25	£228,733
373 Boarshaw Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2019-08-06	£277,619
357 Boarshaw Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2016-03-29	£246,375

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M24 2PN

Employment

M24 2PN 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 2PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	2
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,322 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB	3out of 4	175 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB	3out of 4	263 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG	4out of 4	825 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG	3out of 4	1,319 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL	3out of 4	1,420 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL	3out of 4	597 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH	- not rated	1,270 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT	3out of 4	1,433 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN	2out of 4	1,821 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN	3out of 4	2,130 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH	- not rated	1,316 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	4,819 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU	- not rated	5,125 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG	3out of 4	819 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD	- not rated	2,317 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD	- not rated	2,853 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR	4out of 4	3,689 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN	3out of 4	3,812 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
On a roll	207 Boarshaw Road	657 yd
Boarshaw Off Licence	231 Boarshaw Road	657 yd
Lena's Kitchen	Boarshaw Post Office, 151 Jubilee Road	678 yd
Mabel's Chippy Kimchee Noodle	439 Oldham Road	1,019 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Manchester Golf Club Ltd	Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road	151 yd
The Cotton Tree Inn	Cotton Tree Inn, 110 Boarshaw Road	631 yd
Boarshaw Working Mens Club	1 Dixon Street	1,043 yd
Old Cock Kitchen	Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road	1,067 yd
The Old Cock Inn	Old Cock Inn, 528 Oldham Road	1,067 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tsangs	60 Stanycliffe Lane	221 yd
Boarshaw Tandoori	209 Boarshaw Road	657 yd
Chillbox	225 Boarshaw Road	657 yd
Top Wok Middleton	203 Boarshaw Road	657 yd
Sunflower Takeaway	143 Jubilee Road	678 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, Oldham Road		1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cardinal Langley High School ROCHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	679 yd
Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD		931 yd
Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road	grass pitches	934 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.