M24 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middleton Gardens, 0.1km from Little Park in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within North Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M24 1AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M24 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00028050 (shared with 250 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLETON GARDENS, M24 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON GARDENS, M24 1AB.
255
42
£ 36,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M24 1AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M24 1AB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M24 1AB. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 106,250
2 sales · Mean £ 106,250
school Local Schools
Parkfield Primary School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Middleton Parish Church School
Alkrington Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Middleton Technology School
Elm Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Ring O'Bells0.7 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.5 km
- Britannia Inn0.1 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.2 km
- Edgar Wood0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.2 km
- KFC0.4 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.1 km
- McDonald's Middleton0.1 km
- Cafe Salento0.2 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Alkrington Service Station0.3 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.7 km
- J Carlow (Chemists)0.7 km
- Lords of Middleton0.1 km
- MCR Supplements0.2 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Barbecue0.4 km
- Gyroland0.2 km
- Pink Lotus0.9 km
- Yangs0.3 km
- Burgerscape0.4 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.8 km
- Moston3.4 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Middleton Bus Station0.1 km
- Middleton Bus Station0.1 km
- Middleton Bus Station0.1 km
- Park Road (Stop P2)0.1 km
- Police Station (Stop P1)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M241AB · Data under Open Government Licence