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M24 2FD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate3.3/10

Street-level feed unavailable — LocaleIQ uses an official small-area proxy where applicable.

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£179kM24 sample - 143 sales
Recent change-3.2%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Oldham
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area87.9%Average for Oldham74.3%
Significant presenceasian bangladeshi, asian pakistani, white other
Immediate area9.6%Average for Oldham20.5%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area59.5%Average for Oldham48.6%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area1,712Average for Oldham3,654
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.9%Average for Oldham58.6%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area88.3%Average for Oldham60.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area89.9%Average for Oldham79.4%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied88.3% dominant

Owned88.3%
Private rent9.7%
Social rent1.6%

Plenty of well-rated schools 10 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Family SwimAll ages · Chadderton Wellbeing · 1.8 km
Swimming
Junior TriathlonAll ages · Chadderton Wellbeing · 1.8 km
Other
Top Secret - Thursday Task ForceAges 12-99 · Stockfield Mill, Melbourne St, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9ES, UK · 1.9 km
Arts & theatre

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks12street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About M24 2FD: area rating, property, schools and local change

M24 2FD is a postcode in Chadderton South, Oldham, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M24 2FD, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around M24 2FD are housing and local prosperity, 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 2FD is based on Oldham 015 Census 2021. It covers 5,992 residents, 1,712 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% 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 9/10.

For property prices near M24 2FD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £179k from 143 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 2FD can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 10 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.

Near M24 2FD, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including arts & theatre (5), dance (5), swimming (1), 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Family Swim (at Chadderton Wellbeing, all ages, 1.8 km) and Junior Triathlon (at Chadderton Wellbeing, all ages, 1.8 km). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M24 2FD 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 2FD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 2FD

Is M24 2FD a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% 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 2FD?

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 2FD?

10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near M24 2FD?

Near M24 2FD, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including arts & theatre (5), dance (5), swimming (1), 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Family Swim (at Chadderton Wellbeing, all ages, 1.8 km) and Junior Triathlon (at Chadderton Wellbeing, all ages, 1.8 km). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for M24 2FD?

LocaleIQ matched M24 2FD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in M24 2FD?

The latest median sold price is £179k based on 143 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around M24 2FD?

LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.