M24 1DJ is a mixed residential area on Highfield Drive, 0.3km from Little Park in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within East Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 56.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M24 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00028018 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD DRIVE, M24 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD DRIVE, M24 1DJ.
412
39
£ 36,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. M24 1DJ's 71% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 56.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M24 1DJ. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 186,500
10 sales · Mean £ 211,050
school Local Schools
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Alkrington Primary School
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Parkfield Primary School
Middleton Parish Church School
Middleton Technology School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
- Thornberries0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.4 km
- Edgar Wood0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.4 km
- KFC0.6 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Salento0.4 km
- Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Lords of Middleton0.5 km
- MCR Supplements0.5 km
- Middleton Central Food Bank0.4 km
- Middleton Mini Market0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores PLC0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Burgerscape0.7 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- Dua's Grill0.9 km
- Middleton Fish Bar0.4 km
- Popeye's Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.9 km
- Moston3.0 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Fold Road0.1 km
- Mill Fold Road0.2 km
- Alkrington Hall Road North0.2 km
- Police Station (Stop P1)0.3 km
- Mount Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M241DJ · Data under Open Government Licence