Postcode report
M24 1FW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Rochdale
About M24 1FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
M24 1FW is a postcode in South Middleton, Rochdale, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M24 1FW, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M24 1FW are safety and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M24 1FW is based on Rochdale 025 Census 2021. It covers 9,901 residents, 3,579 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near M24 1FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £179k from 89 rolling sales, down 3.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M24 1FW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M24 1FW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M24 1FW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 22 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M24 1FW
Is M24 1FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M24 1FW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M24 1FW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M24 1FW?
LocaleIQ matched M24 1FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M24 1FW?
The latest median sold price is £179k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M24 1FW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 22 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.