Scout Green is in Middleton, Manchester and in Rochdale district. M24 6LA is located in the Hopwood Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Heywood and Middleton. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scout Green, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M24 6EA, M24 6FW, M24 6FP, M24 6FL, M24 6EF, M24 6EP, M24 6EN, M24 6JP, M24 6JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M24 6LA 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 Scout Green 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Scout Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2025-08-29 | £78,548 |
| 16 Scout Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-06-25 | £138,956 |
| 1 Scout Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-12-09 | £84,365 |
| 6 Scout Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-10-21 | £136,888 |
| 12 Scout Green, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-09-28 | £129,615 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Street Nursery Unit Derby Street , OL10 4QJ | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boarshaw Community Primary School Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Stanycliffe Lane , Middleton M24 2PB | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Parish Church School Springfield Road , Middleton M24 5DL | - not rated | 889 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 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollin High School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 3XN | - not rated | 841 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 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth School Hollin Lane , Middleton M24 6XN | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 4,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Matthew Moss Middle School Matthew Moss Lane , OL11 3LU | - not rated | 4,793 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 | 894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Kay School Tintern Road , Hollin M24 6JQ | - not rated | 194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands School Waverley Road , Middleton M24 6JG | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Banks Croft School 5 Banks Croft , Hopwood OL10 2NG | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferney Field Community Special School Hunt Lane , Chadderton OL9 0LS | - not rated | 3,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On a roll | 207 Boarshaw Road | 823 yd | |
| Boarshaw Off Licence | 231 Boarshaw Road | 823 yd | |
| Lena's Kitchen | Boarshaw Post Office, 151 Jubilee Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarshaw Working Mens Club | 1 Dixon Street | 638 yd | |
| Crown Inn | The Crown Inn, 52 Rochdale Road | 693 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club | Middleton Cricket Club, Towncroft Avenue | 727 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 266 Hollin Lane | 815 yd | |
| The Cotton Tree Inn | Cotton Tree Inn, 110 Boarshaw Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins English Fish & Chips | 50 Nowell Road | 161 yd | |
| HOLY CREPE ! | 40 Nowell Road | 161 yd | |
| Spindels Sandwich Bar | 2A Hollin Lane | 472 yd | |
| Boarshaw Tandoori | 209 Boarshaw Road | 823 yd | |
| Chillbox | 225 Boarshaw Road | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollin Community Primary School (Closed) Waverley Road | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Hollin Primary School WAVERLEY ROAD | 186 yd | |
| Middleton Cricket Club ROCHDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Cardinal Langley High School ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| St Anne'S Academy (Closed) Hollins Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Middleton Parish C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| The Sports Arena@Hopwood MIDDLETON CAMPUS MIDDLETON CAMPUS ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| St Anne'S Academy Stott Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 902 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.