Fairfield Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4FY 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 Fairfield Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4FZ, M24 4FJ, M24 4RX, M24 4EZ, M24 5RU, M24 4AG, M24 4AQ, M24 4EY, M24 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 4FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 29.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 49.9% | 46.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 4FY this area, 28.7% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 28.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.5% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 86.3% | 77.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 11% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 77.7% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield 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 fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-03-18 | £149,744 |
| 28 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-07-23 | £145,354 |
| 12 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2010-07-06 | £119,499 |
| 22 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2007-07-23 | £134,407 |
| 22 Fairfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-06-25 | £103,235 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 475 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 | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowlee Park Community Primary School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 1,706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 2,411 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 | 2,395 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 | 5,406 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 | 390 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Community special 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 | 263 yd | |
| Go Kids Karting | 5E Wood Street | 625 yd | |
| KFC | Kemp Street | 633 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 644 yd | |
| Simons Cafe | 6 Wood Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Working Mens Club | Woodside Working Mens Club, 22 Higher Wood Street | 253 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 37 Cross Street | 469 yd | |
| The Middleton Archer | Middleton Archer, Kemp Street | 553 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 647 yd | |
| Middleton Masonic Lodge | The Pavillion, Manchester Old Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dua's Grill | 142 Wood Street | 244 yd | |
| The Langley Friery | 227 Wood Street | 263 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 93A Higher Wood Street | 312 yd | |
| Gyroland | 8 Wood Street | 658 yd | |
| Subway | 16 Middleton Gardens | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 263 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 633 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 519 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 952 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.