Postcode insights

M24 5AY

Tarragon Drive

West Middleton

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Detailed insights for M24 5AY

Overview

Postcode M24 5AY is located in a major urban area, within the West Middleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the North Middleton & Stakehill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Middleton & Stakehill is £39,714 per year. The nearest station is Mills Hill (Manchester), about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

North Middleton & Stakehill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Middleton & Stakehill has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Middleton & Stakehill is £39,714 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from M24 5AY.

Flood risk

No risk

North Middleton & Stakehill near M24 5AY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
3,798.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.76(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.73(-12%)
Burglary
8.91(+61%)
Public order
8.91(-12%)
Vehicle crime
8.91(+49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
78.06%
African
28
7.14%
Pakistani
19
4.85%
Other White
10
2.55%
Other Asian
7
1.79%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
37.82%
Level 3 (A level)
65
20.83%
No qualifications
42
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
49.7%
Owns outright
50
29.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
13.77%
Shared ownership
6
3.59%
Other social rented
2
1.2%
Total households: 167

Property prices in West Middleton

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £285K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) in West Middleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Middleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£352,000£323
Semi-Detached51£252,000£291
Terraced23£205,000£214
Flats3£127,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Middleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,725£121,500£83,450
2017£198,500£126,995£88,500
2018£178,000£148,995£115,000
2019£217,498£159,950£123,000
2020£257,450£186,995£149,998
2021£289,745£196,995£150,000
2022£312,995£233,495£187,973
2023£332,995£225,250£175,000
2024£286,000£230,500£181,000
2025£337,500£254,000£177,500
2026£365,000£252,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£162£106
2017£184£165£106
2018£178£175£143
2019£213£185£136
2020£225£214£217
2021£252£236£174
2022£277£255£249
2023£299£259£175
2024£299£266£192
2025£318£288£207
2026£338£285£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Middleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M24 5AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202518, Thyme Drive, Manchester, M24 5AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
05 Dec 20252, Rosemary Close, Manchester, M24 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
23 May 202529, Rosemary Close, Manchester, M24 5AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
14 Nov 202520, Loughrigg Drive, Manchester, M24 5AGDetachedLeasehold£305,000
01 Dec 202548, Satin Drive, Manchester, M24 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000

Schools

In the M24 5AY postcode area, located within North Middleton & Stakehill, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M24 5AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Anne's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.7 miPrimaryHollin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableNewlands SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M24 5AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M24 5AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparLee Street, Rochdale, M24 5JWWalking directions to Spar

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 5AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Taylor

West 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
WardWest MiddletonE05014052
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Middleton & StakehillE02001152
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 021CE01005526
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2021-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M24 5AY

Is M24 5AY (North Middleton & Stakehill) safe?

The area around M24 5AY records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5AY?

The median sale price around M24 5AY in North Middleton & Stakehill is £250,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M24 5AY?

There are 9 schools close to M24 5AY, including St Anne's Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), Hollin Primary School (Good) and Newlands School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M24 5AY?

M24 5AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M24 5AY (North Middleton & Stakehill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering M24 5AY is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Taylor (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.