Bowness Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4NP 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 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 4WN, M24 4NH, M24 4NG, M24 4WW, M24 4NL, M24 4NZ, M24 4NY, M24 4NW, M24 4WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53% | 54.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47% | 45.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 41.4% | 43.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 34.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 12.8% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 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 | 40.2% | 40.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 4NP this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 32.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 25.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.6% | 81.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 90.8% | 80.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 11.6% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 80.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2278.6% higher than the North Middleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowness Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 4 local areas in North Middleton and the 20th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Rochdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-03-28 | £163,243 |
| 39 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2021-09-10 | £128,311 |
| 43 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2009-11-23 | £70,671 |
| 33 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2008-07-09 | £89,311 |
| 49 Bowness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2007-12-03 | £132,482 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,446 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 | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 954 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 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 3,358 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 | 3,324 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 | 5,104 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 | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 3,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Manchester North | Lancashire Health And Raquet C, Heywood Old Road | 706 yd | |
| Mrs K's Kaff | 18A Lakeland Court | 849 yd | |
| The Good Life Cafe | Bowlee Pavillion | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | The White Hart, 701 Heywood Old Road | 872 yd | |
| The Scratch Group @ North Manchester Golf Club | Rhodes House North Manchester, Manchester Old Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China@21 | 21A Lakeland Court | 849 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 4A Lakeland Court | 849 yd | |
| Ians Donatellos | 5a Lakeland Court | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowlee Park Driving Range HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | golf | 706 yd |
| David Lloyd Manchester North HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Bowlee Park Sports Centre WINDERMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Bowlee Playing Fields HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Little Heaton C Of E Primary School BOARDMAN LANE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 yd |
| North Manchester Golf Club RHODES HOUSE RHODES HOUSE MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | golf | 1,084 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.