Brewster Street is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 2PX is located in the North 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 Brewster Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 2PZ, M24 2PY, M24 6DG, M24 2PU, M24 6BF, M24 6DF, M24 6DR, M24 6BG, M24 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 2PX 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 | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 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 2PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 49.1% | 57% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 26.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 46% | 50.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 25.5% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 21% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 85.2% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 86.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 87.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewster Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castleton 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brewster Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-11-14 | £155,139 |
| 9 Brewster Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-26 | £160,602 |
| 4 Brewster Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-12-20 | £164,336 |
| 9 Brewster Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2021-12-16 | £74,404 |
| 9 Brewster Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-02-18 | £97,581 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 971 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 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose High School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2DG | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollin High School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 3XN | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,272 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 | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 789 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 2,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Deli | 10 John Lee Fold | 520 yd | |
| Boarshaw Off Licence | 231 Boarshaw Road | 545 yd | |
| On a roll | 207 Boarshaw Road | 545 yd | |
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 641 yd | |
| Lena's Kitchen | Boarshaw Post Office, 151 Jubilee Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 93 yd | |
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 145 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 262 yd | |
| Ring O'Bells | Ring O Bells, St Leonards Square | 280 yd | |
| The Nook | 19 Boarshaw Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Li | 72 Long Street | 301 yd | |
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 321 yd | |
| Boarshaw Tandoori | 209 Boarshaw Road | 545 yd | |
| Chillbox | 225 Boarshaw Road | 545 yd | |
| Top Wok Middleton | 203 Boarshaw Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 235 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 689 yd | |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.