Wood Street is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4BN is located in the South 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 Wood Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4BP, M24 4AY, M24 5TP, M24 4BH, M24 4AT, M24 5TN, M24 4AZ, M24 4AS, M24 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 4BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 54.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M24 4BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 52.1% | 52.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 24.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 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 | 42.2% | 50.4% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 26.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 4BN this area, 35.6% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 35.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 16.3% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.9% | 71.4% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.6% | 80.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 80.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8987.5% higher than the East Middleton average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Wood Street has the highest crime rate of 4 local areas in East Middleton and the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Wood Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-09-08 | £148,966 |
| 49 Wood Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-02-02 | £147,709 |
| 57 Wood Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2002-12-05 | £138,907 |
The percentage of student residents living in M24 4BN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 397 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 | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 631 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 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,417 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 | 2,412 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 | 5,334 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 4,154 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 | 183 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 202 yd | |
| Simons Cafe | 6 Wood Street | 216 yd | |
| Amigo's | 4 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd | |
| McDonald's Middleton | 26-30 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 205 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 229 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 6 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 18 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd | |
| Edgar Wood | Dusty Miller, 34 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 216 yd | |
| Dua's Grill | 142 Wood Street | 240 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 258 yd | |
| Tommy's Fish & Chips | 5 Long Street | 281 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 333 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 338 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 428 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 948 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.