The Close, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 2QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	55.2%	49.6%	-5.6%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	44.8%	50.4%	5.6%	49.0%	1.4%

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 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	22.1%	23.2%	1.1%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	47.7%	63.9%	16.2%	44.2%	19.7%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5%	5.8%	0.8%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	23.5%	5.8%	-17.7%	6.1%	-0.3%

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	38.1%	46.6%	8.5%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	26.8%	27.7%	0.9%	33.6%	-5.9%
Fair health	17.4%	11.7%	-5.7%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	10.3%	12.5%	2.2%	4.0%	8.5%
Very bad health	7.4%	1.5%	-5.9%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	17.9%	-14.1%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	8.8%	-0.1%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.6%	10.4%	0.8%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	10.8%	5.5%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	12.9%	3.6%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	35%	5.1%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	5%	4.2%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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)
Indian	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Black African	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.9%	94%	1.1%	81.4%	12.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	97.1%	95.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	94.8%	0.0%	83.2%	11.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	12.1%	37.2%	-25.1%
Christian	81.5%	46.2%	35.3%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is The Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Close was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1303.7% higher than the Castleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Close has the highest crime rate of 4 local areas in Castleton and the 15th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M24 2QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 The Close are based on 21 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 The Close, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for M24 2QN

Average Price
£571,876

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£571,876

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Close

Average Price
£288,941

Semi-Detached
£192,164

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£530,884

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2024-02-07	£444,831
1A The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2001-09-05	£590,103
5 The Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	1996-03-01	£690,459

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M24 2QN

Employment

M24 2QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	74
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Other	14
Part-Time Employee	13
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	19
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	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	2,288 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG	4out of 4	390 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB	3out of 4	478 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB	3out of 4	560 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG	3out of 4	1,933 yd	Community 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	241 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH	- not rated	672 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN	2out of 4	1,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT	3out of 4	1,969 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN	3out of 4	2,708 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	704 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA	- not rated	5,440 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	307 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD	- not rated	2,257 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD	- not rated	3,444 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN	3out of 4	3,883 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP	4out of 4	4,051 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	795 yd
Boarshaw Off Licence	231 Boarshaw Road	795 yd
Lena's Kitchen	Boarshaw Post Office, 151 Jubilee Road	963 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Manchester Golf Club Ltd	Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road	586 yd
The Cotton Tree Inn	Cotton Tree Inn, 110 Boarshaw Road	810 yd
Boarshaw Working Mens Club	1 Dixon Street	928 yd
Crown Inn	The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road	1,087 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tsangs	60 Stanycliffe Lane	518 yd
HOLY CREPE !	40 Nowell Road	625 yd
Hollins English Fish & Chips	50 Nowell Road	625 yd
Boarshaw Tandoori	209 Boarshaw Road	795 yd
Chillbox	225 Boarshaw Road	795 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cardinal Langley High School ROCHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	184 yd
Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD		467 yd
Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road	grass pitches	469 yd
The Sports Arena@Hopwood MIDDLETON CAMPUS MIDDLETON CAMPUS ROCHDALE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	717 yd
Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,045 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%

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