M24 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Taylor Street, 0.2km from Higher Tonge in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within East Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M24 1BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M24 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00027994 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAYLOR STREET, M24 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYLOR STREET, M24 1BQ.
204
45
£ 36,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M24 1BQ 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
M24 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M24 1BQ. The average age is 45.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
6 sales · Mean £ 99,825
school Local Schools
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Alkrington Primary School
Middleton Technology School
Parkfield Primary School
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Elm Wood Primary School
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Middleton Parish Church School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Ring O'Bells0.8 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
- Harbord Harbord0.6 km
- Joiners Arms0.8 km
- Middleton Masonic Lodge0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.6 km
- KFC0.9 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.5 km
- McDonald's Middleton0.6 km
- Amigo's0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Alkrington Service Station0.5 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Middleton Convenience Store (Premier)0.6 km
- C & D Trading0.5 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Barbecue0.5 km
- Gyroland0.6 km
- Pink Lotus0.6 km
- Yangs0.5 km
- chicken cottage0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.4 km
- Moston3.0 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Langton Street0.1 km
- Langton Street0.1 km
- Grimshaw Lane0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.2 km
- St Peter's School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M241BQ · Data under Open Government Licence