Bowness Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4EN is located in the West 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 Bowness Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4FW, M24 4EP, M24 4JD, M24 4WU, M24 4HR, M24 4JB, M24 4JE, M24 4NU, M24 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 4EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 43.7% | 49.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.5% | 39.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 35% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 17.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 4EN this area, 31.3% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 31.3% | -16.5% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 16% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 87.2% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 96.8% | 84.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 84.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Road 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-21 | £239,463 |
| 151 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-21 | £239,463 |
| 143 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-09-01 | £246,292 |
| 179 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-10-21 | £216,479 |
| 167 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-09-09 | £278,946 |
M24 4EN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,820 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 | 2,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,837 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 | 2,714 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 | 5,398 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 | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 4,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs K's Kaff | 18A Lakeland Court | 305 yd | |
| Bridie's Kitchen | 225 Wood Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Working Mens Club | Woodside Working Mens Club, 22 Higher Wood Street | 925 yd | |
| The Scratch Group @ North Manchester Golf Club | Rhodes House North Manchester, Manchester Old Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China@21 | 21A Lakeland Court | 305 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 4A Lakeland Court | 305 yd | |
| Ians Donatellos | 5a Lakeland Court | 309 yd | |
| The Langley Friery | 227 Wood Street | 500 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 93A Higher Wood Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 420 yd |
| Bowlee Park Sports Centre WINDERMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 1,012 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.