M24 1BU is a mixed residential area on Peach Bank, 0.2km from Lark Hill in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within East Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M24 1BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M24 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00027994 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEACH BANK, M24 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEACH BANK, M24 1BU.
204
45
£ 36,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M24 1BU 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
With 42% social renting, M24 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1BU. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 66,950
3 sales · Mean £ 83,316
Terraced
£ 120,625
4 sales · Mean £ 114,312
school Local Schools
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Alkrington Primary School
Middleton Technology School
Parkfield Primary School
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Middleton Parish Church School
Elm Wood Primary School
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Ring O'Bells0.8 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.3 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.5 km
- Edgar Wood0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.5 km
- KFC0.8 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe Salento0.5 km
- Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd0.6 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- J Carlow (Chemists)0.8 km
- Lords of Middleton0.4 km
- MCR Supplements0.4 km
- Middleton Central Food Bank0.5 km
- Middleton Mini Market0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Burgerscape0.5 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.5 km
- Dua's Grill0.9 km
- Middleton Fish Bar0.4 km
- Popeye's Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.5 km
- Moston3.1 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Langton Street0.1 km
- Langton Street0.1 km
- Grimshaw Lane0.1 km
- Taylor Street0.2 km
- Taylor Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M241BU · Data under Open Government Licence