Gowan Drive is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4EJ 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 Gowan Drive, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4FG, M24 4FQ, M24 4RU, M24 4SN, M24 4EG, M24 4ER, M24 5QA, M24 4ES, M24 4WU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 4EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.4% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.6% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 31.5% | 50.8% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 29.7% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 4.7% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 36.2% | 45.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 11.3% | -9.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 4EJ this area, 33.7% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 33.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 17.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.2% | 85.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 95.8% | 85.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 85.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gowan Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the North 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gowan Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-02-01 | £328,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 1,671 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 | 2,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,614 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 | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridie's Kitchen | 225 Wood Street | 261 yd | |
| Mrs K's Kaff | 18A Lakeland Court | 326 yd | |
| KFC | Kemp Street | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Working Mens Club | Woodside Working Mens Club, 22 Higher Wood Street | 690 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 917 yd | |
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 980 yd | |
| Middleton Masonic Lodge | The Pavillion, Manchester Old Road | 1,038 yd | |
| The Scratch Group @ North Manchester Golf Club | Rhodes House North Manchester, Manchester Old Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Langley Friery | 227 Wood Street | 261 yd | |
| Ians Donatellos | 5a Lakeland Court | 323 yd | |
| China@21 | 21A Lakeland Court | 326 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 4A Lakeland Court | 326 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 93A Higher Wood Street | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 261 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 228 yd |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Bowlee Park Sports Centre WINDERMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.