Sefton Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4AB is located in the South 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 Sefton Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4AH, M24 4AD, M24 4BA, M24 4AX, M24 4EH, M24 4AA, M24 4BD, M24 4AE, M24 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 4AB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.3% | 46.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 24% | 28.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 61.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.4% | 44.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.1% | 17.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.2% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 70.9% | 46.2% | 24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sefton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2025-11-11 | £272,016 |
| Archer Cottage Sefton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £439,250 | 2025-01-24 | £458,930 |
| 10 Sefton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2024-09-23 | £316,529 |
| 24 Sefton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,950 | 2021-09-24 | £342,852 |
| Beech Gardens Sefton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-10-16 | £630,129 |
M24 4AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in M24 4AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 78 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demsene County Primary School Bowness Road , Langley M24 4NU | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langley High School Windemere Road , Langley M24 4LA | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose High School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2DG | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,901 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 | 2,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 158 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kemp Street | 203 yd | |
| Cafe Salento | Unit S3, Middleton Shopping Centre | 419 yd | |
| Lighthouse Project Cafe | Unit S6b/c, Middleton Shopping Centre | 419 yd | |
| Cafe Zinho | The Mall, Middleton Gardens | 419 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd | Robert Mcbride Ltd, Middleton Way | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 196 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 208 yd | |
| Middleton Masonic Lodge | The Pavillion, Manchester Old Road | 217 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Unit G52, Middleton Shopping Centre | 419 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dua's Grill | 142 Wood Street | 479 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 530 yd | |
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 556 yd | |
| Middleton Fish Bar | 47 Middleton Gardens | 572 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 203 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 713 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 939 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.