Parkfield is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4AS 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 Parkfield, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4BH, M24 4AT, M24 4AN, M24 4DJ, M24 4BP, M24 4BL, M24 4AW, M24 4AJ, M24 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 4AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 43.8% | 48.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 56.2% | 51.5% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.9% | 40% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 31.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 9.4% | -9.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.4% | 49.2% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.1% | 23.2% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 9.5% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 23.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.1% | 87.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 93.6% | 82.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 84.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkfield 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 -15.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-05-24 | £74,480 |
| 8 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2023-07-14 | £71,854 |
| 17 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2014-03-28 | £57,215 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,541 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 | 5,205 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 | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Kids Karting | 5E Wood Street | 171 yd | |
| Amigo's | 4 Middleton Gardens | 210 yd | |
| McDonald's Middleton | 26-30 Middleton Gardens | 210 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 212 yd | |
| Cafe Salento | Unit S3, Middleton Shopping Centre | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 132 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 186 yd | |
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 194 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 6 Middleton Gardens | 210 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 18 Middleton Gardens | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 210 yd | |
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 219 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 275 yd | |
| Middleton Fish Bar | 47 Middleton Gardens | 296 yd | |
| Tommy's Fish & Chips | 5 Long Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 217 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 245 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 304 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 223 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,026 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 1,047 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.