Postcode insights

M24 1WT

Mossway

South Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 1WT

Overview

Postcode M24 1WT 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 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 nearest station is Moston, about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Alkrington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Alkrington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from M24 1WT.

Flood risk

No risk

Alkrington near M24 1WT 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,592.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.17(-73%)
Vehicle crime
6.78(+13%)
Burglary
4.07(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.39(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
89.14%
Pakistani
12
3.83%
Irish
5
1.6%
Indian
4
1.28%
Other White
4
1.28%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
31.98%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.81%
No qualifications
39
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.31%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
47.01%
Owns outright
53
45.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.84%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1WT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 1WT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025121, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1WTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,000
23 Apr 2025119, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1WTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£399,500
21 Mar 202589, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1WTSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
19 Feb 2025135, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1WTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£355,000
18 Feb 2026130, Mossway, Manchester, M24 1NTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£470,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 1WT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England Primary School, AlkringtonVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryCrosslee Community Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 1WT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 1WT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoVictoria Avenue East, Manchester, M9 6HWWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTesco ExpressKirkway, Rochdale, M24 1LWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miEuropean Mini MarketBossall Avenue, Manchester, M9 6ERWalking directions to European Mini Market

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 1WT, 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 025DE01005544
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 1WT

Is M24 1WT (Alkrington) safe?

The area around M24 1WT 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M24 1WT?

The median sale price around M24 1WT 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 1WT?

There are 12 schools close to M24 1WT, including St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington (Requires improvement), Crosslee Community Primary School and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 1WT?

M24 1WT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M24 1WT 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.