Postcode insights

M24 1HS

Ledbury Close

South Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 1HS

Overview

Postcode M24 1HS is located in a major urban area, within the South Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Alkrington area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alkrington is £50,205 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wince Brook Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Alkrington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Alkrington has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Alkrington is £50,205 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M24 1HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Alkrington near M24 1HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 1HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWince Brook FieldsLargeWalking directions to Wince Brook Fields
0.2 miDowns Estate ParkMediumWalking directions to Downs Estate Park
0.3 miPenrhyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Penrhyn Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
4,108.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.6(-69%)
Vehicle crime
9.55(+59%)
Burglary
9.55(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.5(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
91.67%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.08%
Pakistani
4
1.67%
Irish
4
1.67%
Chinese
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
28.43%
No qualifications
40
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
68.52%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.78%
Other social rented
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in South Middleton

Median price£293,750
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £376K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 (about £292 per square foot) in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£412,000£311
Semi-Detached47£300,000£310
Terraced26£188,500£213
Flats2£55,000£105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£173,000£110,000
2017£267,475£91,820£185,000£113,750
2018£290,500£87,750£197,000£114,000
2019£298,000£61,975£199,950£125,000
2020£315,000£113,000£232,500£127,500
2021£314,995£119,016£250,000£160,000
2022£374,998£120,000£260,000£166,500
2023£452,500£128,500£275,000£163,000
2024£367,500£139,000£287,500£173,000
2025£382,500£55,000£291,000£175,000
2026£410,000£310,000£181,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£184£136
2017£207£144£181£119
2018£211£152£197£125
2019£243£149£204£141
2020£250£180£220£142
2021£276£204£246£177
2022£288£170£259£186
2023£322£199£272£218
2024£310£215£277£196
2025£297£106£297£222
2026£368£252£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Middleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202561, Gloucester Road, Manchester, M24 1HTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£335,000
18 Sept 202557, Cheltenham Road, Manchester, M24 1HRDetachedLeasehold£340,000
28 Aug 20259, Cheltenham Road, Manchester, M24 1HRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£330,000
13 Jun 202559, Cheltenham Road, Manchester, M24 1HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
24 Oct 202562, Cheltenham Road, Manchester, M24 1HGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£457,500

Schools

In the M24 1HS postcode area, located within Alkrington, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 1HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAlkrington Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 1HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 1HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressKirkway, Rochdale, M24 1LWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVillage StoreRochdale, M24 1TXWalking directions to Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M24 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Pilkington

South Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Graham Stringer

Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackley and Middleton SouthE14001103
WardSouth MiddletonE05014048
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AlkringtonE02001156
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 025GE01005550
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 1HS

Is M24 1HS (Alkrington) safe?

The area around M24 1HS records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M24 1HS?

The median sale price around M24 1HS in Alkrington is £293,750 (about £292 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 1HS?

There are 10 schools close to M24 1HS, including Alkrington Primary School (Good), St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale (Good) and St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 1HS?

M24 1HS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,932 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 1HS (Alkrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M24 1HS is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Pilkington (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.