Heywood Old Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 4SB 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 Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 4SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.6% | 51.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M24 4SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 31.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 51.5% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 9.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 14.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 31.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 85.9% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 97.3% | 82.7% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 82.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heywood Old 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 -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452 Heywood Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-30 | £348,893 |
| 442 Heywood Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-02-29 | £363,290 |
| 382 Heywood Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-14 | £478,645 |
| 456 Heywood Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2018-06-18 | £406,690 |
| 450 Heywood Old Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2017-12-08 | £340,971 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4SB has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4SB has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 6 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
M24 4SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furrow Community School Windermere Road , Langley M24 4LA | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demsene County Primary School Bowness Road , Langley M24 4NU | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Nook County Primary School Borrowdale Road , Langley M24 3QG | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Wood Academy Heywood Old Road , OL10 2QN | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley High School Windemere Road , Langley M24 4LA | - not rated | 844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollin High School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 3XN | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,300 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 | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhaven School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Life Cafe | Bowlee Pavillion | 340 yd | |
| David Lloyd Manchester North | Lancashire Health And Raquet C, Heywood Old Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | The White Hart, 701 Heywood Old Road | 228 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowlee Playing Fields HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| David Lloyd Manchester North HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Bowlee Park Driving Range HEYWOOD OLD ROAD | golf | 591 yd |
| Bowlee Park Sports Centre WINDERMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 30.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 30.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.