Nowell Road is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 6FJ 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 Nowell Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 2PS, M24 6EJ, M24 6EY, M24 2QF, M24 2GE, M24 2GH, M24 2PR, M24 2QA, M24 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 6FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.1% | 48.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 38.7% | 40% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 34.6% | 47.3% | 12.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 24.3% | 14.6% | -9.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 27.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.4% | 80.5% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 95.4% | 83.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 83.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nowell Road 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 -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Nowell House Nowell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2024-05-29 | £76,549 |
| Flat 13 Nowell House Nowell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2015-07-31 | £82,109 |
| Flat 11 Nowell House Nowell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2000-11-22 | £52,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollin Primary School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 4out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 795 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 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 2GL | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Academy Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | 2out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgar Wood Academy Rochdale Road , Middleton M24 6XH | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Chadderton School Chadderton Hall Road , Chadderton OL9 0BN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,198 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 | 403 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadderton Prepraratory School Broadway , Chadderton OL9 0AD | - not rated | 3,797 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 | 510 yd | |
| Boarshaw Off Licence | 231 Boarshaw Road | 510 yd | |
| Lena's Kitchen | Boarshaw Post Office, 151 Jubilee Road | 710 yd | |
| Kelly's Deli | 10 John Lee Fold | 845 yd | |
| La Min Haz | 25 Market Place | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 296 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 408 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 511 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree Inn | Cotton Tree Inn, 110 Boarshaw Road | 554 yd | |
| Ring O'Bells | Ring O Bells, St Leonards Square | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLY CREPE ! | 40 Nowell Road | 192 yd | |
| Hollins English Fish & Chips | 50 Nowell Road | 192 yd | |
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 296 yd | |
| Boarshaw Tandoori | 209 Boarshaw Road | 510 yd | |
| Chillbox | 225 Boarshaw Road | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 280 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Cardinal Langley High School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 869 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.