Postcode insights

M24 4GS

Heywood Old Road

South Middleton

Interactive map showing M24 4GS and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M24 4GS

Overview

Postcode M24 4GS is located in a major urban area, within the South Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Middleton Town & Rhodes area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,542 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Middleton Town & Rhodes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Middleton Town & Rhodes is £37,497 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from M24 4GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Town & Rhodes near M24 4GS 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
3,062.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.18(+2%)
Vehicle crime
21.08(+252%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.66(-2%)
Public order
11.4(+13%)
Burglary
7.41(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
360
83.33%
Pakistani
12
2.78%
African
10
2.31%
Indian
9
2.08%
Other White
7
1.62%
Total population: 432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
26.63%
Level 3 (A level)
61
18.05%
No qualifications
59
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
87
48.6%
Owns outright
44
24.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
12.85%
Social rents from council
12
6.7%
Other social rented
7
3.91%
Total households: 179

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 4GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 4GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202553, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4QSDetachedLeasehold£250,000
14 Aug 202525, Heywood Old Road, Manchester, M24 4QSTerracedLeasehold£118,000
31 Oct 202516, Heywood Court, Manchester, M24 4RRFlatsLeasehold£84,000
19 Jan 202629, Heywood Court, Manchester, M24 4RQFlatsLeasehold£120,000
11 Dec 202539, Heywood Court, Manchester, M24 4RQFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the M24 4GS postcode area, located within Middleton Town & Rhodes, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 4GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLittle Heaton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt Clare's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableNorth Ridge High SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 4GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 4GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sHeaton Park Road, Manchester, M9 0QSWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 4GS, 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)Middleton Town & RhodesE02001155
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 024DE01005547
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 4GS

Is M24 4GS (Middleton Town & Rhodes) safe?

The area around M24 4GS records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4GS?

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

What schools are near M24 4GS?

There are 7 schools close to M24 4GS, including Little Heaton Church of England Primary School, St Clare's RC Primary School (Good) and North Ridge High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 4GS?

M24 4GS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,542 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 4GS (Middleton Town & Rhodes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M24 4GS 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.