M24 1DR is a mixed residential area on Birch Avenue, 0.3km from Tonge, Higher in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within East Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, M24 1DR represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M24 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00027998 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH AVENUE, M24 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH AVENUE, M24 1DR.
298
43
£ 36,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M24 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
M24 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 61.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M24 1DR. The average age is 43.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
6 sales · Mean £ 172,991
Terraced
£ 122,250
6 sales · Mean £ 119,833
school Local Schools
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Alkrington Primary School
Middleton Technology School
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Parkfield Primary School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
- Thornberries0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.6 km
- Club 3000 Bingo0.6 km
- Edgar Wood0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Salento0.6 km
- Dine Contract Catering @ Robert McBride Ltd0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Lords of Middleton0.6 km
- MCR Supplements0.6 km
- Middleton Central Food Bank0.6 km
- Middleton Mini Market0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores PLC0.6 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Burgerscape0.7 km
- Domino's Pizzas0.7 km
- Middleton Fish Bar0.5 km
- Popeye's Pizzeria0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.7 km
- Moston2.9 km
- Hollinwood Metrolink4.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School0.1 km
- St Peter's School0.1 km
- Mount Road0.2 km
- Conway Close0.2 km
- Grimshaw Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M241DR · Data under Open Government Licence