Postcode insights

M24 4EX

Fairfield Road

South Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 4EX

Overview

Postcode M24 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the South Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Langley & Wood Side area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Limefield Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Langley & Wood Side has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,307 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Langley & Wood Side has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.3%

Approximately 48.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Langley & Wood Side is £36,593 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from M24 4EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley & Wood Side near M24 4EX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M24 4EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLimefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Limefield Park
0.4 miTruffet ParkMediumWalking directions to Truffet Park

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
7,947.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.95(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-51%)
Public order
7.36(-27%)
Vehicle crime
7.36(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
66.58%
Other White
58
14.68%
African
26
6.58%
Arab
9
2.28%
Other Black
8
2.03%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
28.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.91%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
34.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
27.27%
Social rents from council
20
13.99%
Owns outright
18
12.59%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.79%
Total households: 143

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 4EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 2026162, Fairfield Road, Manchester, M24 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
30 Jun 202515, Eycott Drive, Manchester, M24 4SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,000
24 Feb 20252-20 Even, Gavel Walk, Manchester, M24 4EZOtherFreehold£50,000
26 Jan 202620, Fenwick Drive, Manchester, M24 4SNDetachedFreehold£263,000
18 Dec 202512, Fenwick Drive, Manchester, M24 4SNDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the M24 4EX postcode area, located within Langley & Wood Side, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 4EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, MiddletonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableElizabeth House SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 4EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 4EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWood Street, Rochdale, M24 5RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiKemp Street, Rochdale, M24 4FHWalking directions to Aldi

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 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Pilkington

South Middleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardSouth MiddletonE05014048
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley & Wood SideE02001153
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 022EE01005553
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 4EX

Is M24 4EX (Langley & Wood Side) safe?

The area around M24 4EX records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M24 4EX?

The median sale price around M24 4EX in Langley & Wood Side is £293,750 (about £292 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 4EX?

There are 7 schools close to M24 4EX, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton (Good), Elizabeth House School (Good) and Parkfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 4EX?

M24 4EX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 4EX (Langley & Wood Side) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 4EX is Elsie Blundell (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.