Rochdale Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 2RN is located in the Castleton 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 Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 2RN is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 46.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 39.2% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 44.5% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 45.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 39.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.9% | 17.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 98% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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% | 97.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 97.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock House Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £85,100 | 2001-10-19 | £303,724 |
| Lock House Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2000-07-28 | £277,903 |
M24 2RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's VA Church of England Primary School, Thornham St. John's CE Primary School , Thornham Lane M24 2SB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Vicarage Road South , Castleton OL11 2TN | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 890 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,985 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 | 932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,450 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 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elland House School Unit 7, Roman Road , OL2 5PJ | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 184 Manchester Road , OL11 4JQ | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Cupboard | Richard Bentley Smalley Memorial Hall | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn | Ship Inn, 693 Rochdale Road | 1 yd | |
| Thornham Cricket Club | Thornham Cricket Club, Rochdale Road | 481 yd | |
| Hopwood Arms | Hopwood Arms, 753 Rochdale Road | 567 yd | |
| The Old Post Office Ale House | Castleton Post Office, 858-860 Manchester Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Golf Club ROCHDALE ROAD | golf | 305 yd |
| Thornham Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| The Sports Arena@Hopwood MIDDLETON CAMPUS MIDDLETON CAMPUS ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel And Spa) NORTON GRANGE HOTEL NORTON GRANGE HOTEL MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.