Parkfield is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4AT 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 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4BH, M24 4BP, M24 4AS, M24 4AY, M24 4BN, M24 4AN, M24 4AJ, M24 4AR, M24 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 4AT is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 35.4% | 43.8% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 64.6% | 56.3% | -8.3% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M24 4AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.5% | 45% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.1% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 22.5% | 23.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 14.3% | 28.1% | 13.8% | 48.4% | -20.3% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 32.3% | 27.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 18.6% | 14.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Very bad health | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around M24 4AT this area, 42.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 42.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 24.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 14.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.6% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 5% | 15.6% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 75.6% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 68.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 68.3% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 13% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 16.1% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 68.3% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
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 -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-03 | £70,326 |
| 105 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2016-07-01 | £61,594 |
| 107 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2011-09-30 | £67,588 |
| 110 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2010-06-25 | £85,408 |
| 78 Parkfield, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,080 | 2007-06-29 | £101,688 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M24 4AT 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%.
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Self-Employed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 300 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 | 133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 725 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 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,436 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 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,510 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 | 2,505 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 | 5,241 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 4,180 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 | 219 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 254 yd | |
| Simons Cafe | 6 Wood Street | 263 yd | |
| Amigo's | 4 Middleton Gardens | 274 yd | |
| McDonald's Middleton | 26-30 Middleton Gardens | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 131 yd | |
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 220 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 238 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 6 Middleton Gardens | 274 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 18 Middleton Gardens | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 263 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 274 yd | |
| Dua's Grill | 142 Wood Street | 277 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 337 yd | |
| Tommy's Fish & Chips | 5 Long Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 320 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 334 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 950 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.