47,254TOTAL POPULATION
21,039HOUSEHOLDS
6.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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M24 POSTCODE REGION

Manchester (M24)

The M24 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 1776 individual postcodes.

There are 29 electoral wards in the M24 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in M24 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of M24 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The M24 postcode is a postcode area in the metropolitan borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, UK. The postcode covers approximately 46 sq. kilometres, containing parts of the town centre of Rochdale, as well as the Balderstone, Castleton, Norden, Heywood, and Bamford areas.

The M24 postcode is split into 12 distinct postcode districts, ranging from M24 1AA to M24 7XL. These districts are further sub-divided into smaller postal units, called post towns.

This area contains some of the most sought-after addresses in Rochdale, both in the town centre and the surrounding suburbs. Popular neighbourhoods include Belfield, Spotland, Newhey, and Milnrow. The area supports a range of local businesses, from small high street shops, to larger industries, such as engineering and construction.

The area is easily accessible due to its close proximity to major roads, including the M62 motorway. There are also several bus routes, and two railway stations: Castleton and Rochdale.

The area has a rich heritage, and has numerous tourist attractions, including Broadfield Park, Balderstone Lodge more and the Smithy Bridge Museum. In addition, Rochdale Town Centre boasts a range of shopping destinations, such as the Market Place Shopping Centre, and the newly renovated Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

There are a range of schools in the M24 postcode area, including Balderstone Technology College, Castleton Community School, and Milnrow Infants School. Alongside these, there are several churches, parks ,sports clubs, and other places of interest. The area is home to several public houses, cafes and restaurants.

The M24 postcode is a densely populated area, and is a desirable residential location for families, commuters and students alike. The area is safe and well maintained, and provides a range of housing options, from converted apartments to traditional terraced homes, as well as newly built housing estates.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in M24 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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M24

The county of

M24 is located in the county of , in .

has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeM24
Postal TownManchester
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Area ClassificationUnclassified

M24 Electoral Wards

The postal region of M24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alkrington Garden Village
Birch
Bowlee
Broadfield
Captain Fold
Castleton
Chadderton
Chadderton Fold
Darnhill
Heady Hill
Healds Green
Heywood
Higher Blackley
Higher Boarshaw
Hollins
Hopwood
Langley
Middleton
Middleton Junction
Moorclose
Nimble Nook
Rhodes
Simister
Slattocks
Stake Hill
Stanycliffe
Summit
Thornham Fold
Top of Hebers
Trub
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Your views ofM24

CT, Manchester

Monday, August 2, 2021

Lived here all my life I do like it a lot has changed too many black immigrants for my liking now don’t feel safe if I’m honest to many drug users and people who think they are special who don’t see anything wrong with sitting on their arse all their life

CB, manchester

Friday, August 23, 2019

Quiet area with neighbourly values.


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