Hollin Lane is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 5EF is located in the Hopwood Hall 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 Hollin Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 5FE, M24 6EB, M24 5EE, M24 6EG, M24 5DD, M24 6FF, M24 5DE, M24 6FQ, M24 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 5EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.5% | 45.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 38.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.6% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 30% | 27.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.2% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 24% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 95% | 92.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollin Lane 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Hollin Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-07-24 | £170,370 |
| 88 Hollin Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-06-02 | £143,662 |
| 72 Hollin Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2014-12-10 | £172,500 |
| 88 Hollin Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2009-11-20 | £162,997 |
| 70 Hollin Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2009-10-16 | £187,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,375 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 | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community 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 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Academy Newhouse Road , OL10 2NT | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,400 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 | 736 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On a roll | 207 Boarshaw Road | 860 yd | |
| Boarshaw Off Licence | 231 Boarshaw Road | 860 yd | |
| Kelly's Deli | 10 John Lee Fold | 958 yd | |
| Bridie's Kitchen | 225 Wood Street | 999 yd | |
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 285 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 358 yd | |
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 463 yd | |
| Ring O'Bells | Ring O Bells, St Leonards Square | 662 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 266 Hollin Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 145 yd | |
| Hollins English Fish & Chips | 50 Nowell Road | 418 yd | |
| HOLY CREPE ! | 40 Nowell Road | 418 yd | |
| Ho Li | 72 Long Street | 633 yd | |
| Mi Julie's Chippy | 169 Windermere Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 578 yd | |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| St Anne'S Academy (Closed) Hollins Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| St Marys 3G WOOD STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 yd |
| St Anne'S Academy Stott Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.