Parkfield Drive is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4ED 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 Drive, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4EA, M24 4FD, M24 4FF, M24 4EB, M24 4FB, M24 4FA, M24 4FE, M24 4DZ, M24 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 4ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 36.1% | 42.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 34.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 44.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 18.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 4.4% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4ED this area, 30.2% 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 30.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 21.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkfield Drive 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 -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Parkfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-02 | £244,515 |
| 40 Parkfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-05-21 | £268,361 |
| 24 Parkfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-10 | £266,531 |
| 30 Parkfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-07-28 | £251,883 |
| 34 Parkfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-07-30 | £252,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 418 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 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,169 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 | 4,604 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 | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent 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 | 436 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd | Robert Mcbride Ltd, Middleton Way | 586 yd | |
| Cafe Zinho | The Mall, Middleton Gardens | 700 yd | |
| Cafe Salento | Unit S3, Middleton Shopping Centre | 700 yd | |
| Lighthouse Project Cafe | Unit S6b/c, Middleton Shopping Centre | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Masonic Lodge | The Pavillion, Manchester Old Road | 351 yd | |
| The Scratch Group @ North Manchester Golf Club | Rhodes House North Manchester, Manchester Old Road | 355 yd | |
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 526 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 587 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | Unit G52, Middleton Shopping Centre | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Fish Bar | 47 Middleton Gardens | 865 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 866 yd | |
| Dua's Grill | 142 Wood Street | 875 yd | |
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 916 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | Colmar House, Unit D Middleton Gardens | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 436 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 361 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,026 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.