Postcode M24 1WS is located in a major urban area, within the South Middleton area of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Alkrington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 South Middleton is £285,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £375,000. The nearest station is Moston, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Alkrington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,642 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Alkrington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Alkrington is £50,205 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from M24 1WS.
Alkrington near M24 1WS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £289 per square foot) in South Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £405,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £329,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 34 | £186,000 | £226 |
| Flats | 4 | £62,625 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £390,000 | £55,000 | £296,250 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £95,125 | £340,000 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £298 | £106 | £291 | £226 |
| 2026 | £340 | £177 | £293 | £237 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1WS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 15, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1WS | Detached | Leasehold | £262,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 20, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1NS | Detached | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 39, Elleray Road, Manchester, M24 1NY | Detached | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 25, Elleray Road, Manchester, M24 1NY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 7, Kingston Grove, Manchester, M9 6HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the M24 1WS postcode area, located within Alkrington, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Crosslee Community Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M24 1WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Victoria Avenue East, Manchester, M9 6HW | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | European Mini Market | Bossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ER | Walking directions to European Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Magimark | Manchester, M9 6AJ | Walking directions to Magimark |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Cecil Road, Manchester, M9 6RG | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Haverfield Road, Manchester, M9 6LP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M24 1WS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Pilkington
South Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M24 1WS records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around M24 1WS in South Middleton is £285,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M24 1WS, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington (Good), Crosslee Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M24 1WS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M24 1WS is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Pilkington (Reform UK).