Towncroft Avenue is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 5DA is located in the North 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 Towncroft Avenue, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 5DF, M24 5DD, M24 2PT, M24 2PU, M24 5DL, M24 5DB, M24 6DW, M24 2PY, M24 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 5DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.4% | 53.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.1% | -2.5% | 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 5DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 32.2% | 31.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 52.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 49.7% | 47.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 22.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 28.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 71.8% | 46.2% | 25.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towncroft Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castleton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Towncroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-30 | £356,235 |
| 1 Towncroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-08-21 | £446,798 |
| 3 Towncroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2023-02-03 | £436,861 |
| 19 Towncroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-12-08 | £359,321 |
| 1 Towncroft Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-06-18 | £499,953 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 162 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Thirlmere Drive , Langley M24 5NU | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hollin High School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 3XN | - not rated | 1,234 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 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornham Middle School Hill Top Drive , Kirkholt OL11 2EH | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 920 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Deli | 10 John Lee Fold | 723 yd | |
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 735 yd | |
| On a roll | 207 Boarshaw Road | 794 yd | |
| Boarshaw Off Licence | 231 Boarshaw Road | 794 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 2 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 172 yd | |
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 368 yd | |
| Ring O'Bells | Ring O Bells, St Leonards Square | 395 yd | |
| Ye Olde Boars Head | Brigade Hall, Long Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 255 yd | |
| Ho Li | 72 Long Street | 354 yd | |
| Happy Chef | 93A Higher Wood Street | 494 yd | |
| HOLY CREPE ! | 40 Nowell Road | 608 yd | |
| Hollins English Fish & Chips | 50 Nowell Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 870 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 164 yd |
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 955 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 988 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.