Market Place is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 6AE 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 Market Place, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 6AF, M24 1AG, M24 6UQ, M24 6UN, M24 6AL, M24 6AA, M24 1AT, M24 6DU, M24 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M24 6AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.6% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 30.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 11.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 17.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around M24 6AE this area, 32.3% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 16.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.6% | 92% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 92% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Middleton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Market Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2019-01-28 | £322,047 |
| 3 Market Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-10-04 | £370,619 |
| 1 Market Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-10-04 | £370,619 |
| 1 Market Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-10-04 | £370,619 |
| 21 Market Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2005-04-18 | £126,090 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 5,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Kirkway , Middleton M24 1FL | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Moorclose High School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2DG | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,253 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 | 918 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 2,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 22 yd | |
| Slice Cafe | Middleton Arena, L.Cpl. Joel Halliwell VC Way | 164 yd | |
| J J's Cafe | 5 Townley Street | 202 yd | |
| Simons Cafe | 6 Wood Street | 270 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | New Inn, 34 Long Street | 96 yd | |
| Harbord Harbord | Jd Weatherspooon Plc, 17-21 Long Street | 187 yd | |
| Ye Olde Boars Head | Brigade Hall, Long Street | 239 yd | |
| The Albion | The Albion Hotel, 25 Wood Street | 308 yd | |
| Edgar Wood | Dusty Miller, 34 Middleton Gardens | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangs | 21 Market Place | 8 yd | |
| Burgerscape | 23 Market Place | 22 yd | |
| Theodore Theo Grill Zizos @ Hardeez | 56-58 Market Place | 41 yd | |
| Barbecue | 76 Market Place | 46 yd | |
| Popeye's Pizzeria | 72 Market Place | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 411 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 514 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 159 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Epic Gym CHEETHAM STREET | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Parkfield Playing Fields (Limefield Leisure Park) MANCHESTER OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 90.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.