Spring Gardens is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 6DQ 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 Spring Gardens, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 6DP, M24 6DS, M24 6DW, M24 6DZ, M24 6DF, M24 6DX, M24 6DG, M24 6DN, M24 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M24 6DQ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 45% | 45.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 55% | 54.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 53.9% | 40.6% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 30% | 15.1% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 16.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31% | 30.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 21.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 6DQ this area, 30.4% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 30.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 11.1% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 18.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91.5% | 85.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 85.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-15 | £177,135 |
| 11 - 11A Spring Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-03-10 | £205,313 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,035 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 | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Primary School Harold Street , Middleton M24 4AF | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton Wood Street , Langley M24 5GL | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 1,776 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 | 989 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 4,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Deli | 10 John Lee Fold | 496 yd | |
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 512 yd | |
| J J's Cafe | 5 Townley Street | 641 yd | |
| Mind Rochdale and District Wellbeing Centre and Cafe | 14a-16 Wood Street | 645 yd | |
| Simons Cafe | 6 Wood Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O'Bells | Ring O Bells, St Leonards Square | 160 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 186 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 237 yd | |
| Ye Olde Boars Head | Brigade Hall, Long Street | 299 yd | |
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Li | 72 Long Street | 134 yd | |
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 427 yd | |
| Middletons Exotic Cuisine | 67 Long Street | 433 yd | |
| Chic Bite | 77D Long Street | 433 yd | |
| Zam Zams - Roma and Shakes | 40 Long Street | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Park Road | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 57 / S7, Middleton Shopping Centre | 920 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Wood Street | 941 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Kemp Street | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Powermill Gym (Closed) Lodge Mill Lodge Mill Townley Street | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Middleton Arena LANCE CORPORAL JOEL HALLIWELL V C WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Middleton Leisure Centre (Middleton) (Closed) Suffield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 863 yd | |
| Parkfield Community Primary School HAROLD STREET | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Middleton) F10 F10 MIDDLETON SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Langley Community Primary School (Closed) Thirlmere Drive | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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.