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M24 1JQ

Andover Avenue

East Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 1JQ

Overview

Postcode M24 1JQ is located in a major urban area, within the East Middleton area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Alkrington area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Alkrington is £50,205 per year. The median sale price in East Middleton is £197,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,249 and £249,000. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Downs Estate Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Alkrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,660 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Alkrington has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 1JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M24 1JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 1JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDowns Estate ParkMediumWalking directions to Downs Estate Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
1,360.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.66(-61%)
Vehicle crime
8.62(+44%)
Burglary
6.03(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.17(-71%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
85.48%
Other White
20
4.76%
African
12
2.86%
Other
5
1.19%
Chinese
4
0.95%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
32.25%
Level 3 (A level)
64
18.93%
No qualifications
56
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
50%
Owns outright
54
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
13.58%
Shared ownership
3
1.85%
Other social rented
1
0.62%
Total households: 162

Property prices in East Middleton

Median price: £197,500
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £249K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £249 per square foot) in East Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,368 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£362,500£337
Semi-Detached49£240,000£286
Terraced40£177,500£226
Flats21£125,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£83,000£128,750£87,500
2017£215,000£78,750£139,750£95,000
2018£180,000£81,498£142,500£105,975
2019£207,475£85,000£150,000£110,000
2020£260,000£95,000£168,500£121,000
2021£260,000£105,500£187,500£145,500
2022£260,000£95,750£215,000£154,500
2023£260,000£120,000£205,000£160,000
2024£270,000£120,000£226,000£160,000
2025£320,000£120,000£240,000£175,000
2026£365,000£116,000£230,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£141£161£102
2017£188£130£155£118
2018£202£148£185£124
2019£204£156£184£123
2020£216£166£212£153
2021£238£171£218£178
2022£290£168£251£185
2023£280£211£254£189
2024£257£214£261£212
2025£305£205£269£208
2026£471£213£297£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202582, Andover Avenue, Manchester, M24 1JNDetachedLeasehold£270,000
19 Sept 202513, Alkrington Moss Close, Manchester, M24 1GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,448
19 Sept 202515, Alkrington Moss Close, Manchester, M24 1GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,448
15 Aug 20255, Alkrington Moss Close, Manchester, M24 1GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,448
15 Aug 20257, Alkrington Moss Close, Manchester, M24 1GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,448

Schools

In the M24 1JQ postcode area, located within Alkrington, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 1JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryCo-op Academy North ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M24 1JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 1JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVillage StoreRochdale, M24 1TXWalking directions to Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,312
Band D£2,601
Band E£3,179
Band F£3,757
Band G£4,335
Band H£5,202

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 1JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gina Jacques

East Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardEast MiddletonE05014037
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AlkringtonE02001156
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 025BE01005531
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 1JQ

Is M24 1JQ (Alkrington) safe?

The area around M24 1JQ 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 1JQ?

The median sale price around M24 1JQ in East Middleton is £197,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 1JQ?

There are 11 schools close to M24 1JQ, including St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale (Good), Co-op Academy North Manchester (Good) and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M24 1JQ?

The closest station to M24 1JQ is Moston, about 1,356 m away.

How deprived is the area around M24 1JQ?

M24 1JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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