Wade Street is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 2QU is located in the East Middleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wade Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 2QT, M24 2AU, M24 2AT, M24 2BY, M24 2US, M24 2BU, M24 2AW, M24 2UU, M24 2XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 29.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 51.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 45% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 37.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 23.6% | 19.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 28.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.5% | 94.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wade Street 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 -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Wade Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-17 | £215,000 |
| 16 Wade Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2025-01-15 | £159,718 |
| 14 Wade Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-04 | £109,645 |
| 14 Wade Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-04-14 | £65,988 |
| 5 Wade Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2022-09-23 | £170,102 |
M24 2QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School Tonge Roughs , Aspinall Street M24 2BE | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood Primary School Elm Street , Middleton M24 2EG | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mills Hill Primary School Baytree Avenue , Chadderton OL9 0NH | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Radclyffe School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 3,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Food Indian Restaurant | 294-296 Grimshaw Lane | 203 yd | |
| Coffee Bar | 292 Grimshaw Lane | 205 yd | |
| Ocean Treasure | Chi Yip, Greengate Industrial, Greenside Way | 782 yd | |
| Compass Mizkan Euro | Mizkan Euro, Mills Hill Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 330 Grimshaw Lane | 86 yd | |
| The Minders Arms | Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane | 303 yd | |
| Radclyffe Arms | Radcliffe Arms, 390 Grimshaw Lane | 343 yd | |
| Railway and Linnet | 369 Grimshaw Lane | 343 yd | |
| The Ocean Lounge | 252 Grimshaw Lane | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthy Muffin | 332 Grimshaw Lane | 86 yd | |
| Chilli Pot | 286 Grimshaw Lane | 205 yd | |
| Love Fast Food | 282 Grimshaw Lane | 243 yd | |
| Greggs-Greengate | Mainway East | 253 yd | |
| MyMasalla | 36 Foxdenton Lane | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Aspinall Street | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St. Gabriels C Of E Primary School ASPINALL STREET | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Middleton Technology School KENYON LANE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Foxdenton Park FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON PARK FOXDENTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Foxdenton Park (Closed) Foxdenton Lane | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Alkrington Moss Community Primary School (Closed) Arden Avenue | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.