M24 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldham Road, 0.1km from Lark Hill in Middleton (Rochdale). Administratively it sits within North Middleton ward and the Heywood and Middleton constituency.
For families considering a move, M24 1AU represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 166.7% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00028052 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLDHAM ROAD, M24 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM ROAD, M24 1AU.
290
43
£ 36,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M24 1AU 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 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 166.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M24 1AU. The average age is 43.0. 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
Terraced
£ 110,000
2 sales · Mean £ 110,000
school Local Schools
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Middleton Technology School
Middleton Parish Church School
Parkfield Primary School
Sunny Brow Nursery School
Alkrington Primary School
Elm Wood Primary School
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Ring O'Bells0.6 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.1 km
- Harbord Harbord0.4 km
- Joiners Arms0.7 km
- Middleton Masonic Lodge0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Cafe Zinho0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- The Middleton Cafe0.4 km
- McDonald's Middleton0.4 km
- On a roll0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Alkrington Service Station0.6 km
- Martins Craft Bakery0.7 km
- Poundstretcher0.6 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- Middleton Convenience Store (Premier)0.6 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Barbecue0.3 km
- Gyroland0.4 km
- Pink Lotus0.5 km
- Yangs0.3 km
- chicken cottage0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mills Hill1.4 km
- Moston3.3 km
- Oldham Werneth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Taylor Street0.1 km
- Spring Vale0.1 km
- Taylor Street0.1 km
- Spring Vale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M241AU · Data under Open Government Licence