About Thornham Fold

Thornham Fold is a residential area located in Greater Manchester, England, within the M24 postcode area. This suburb features a mix of housing styles, primarily consisting of semi-detached and terraced homes. The community is well-connected to nearby amenities, making it convenient for residents to access local shops and services. The area is served by various transport links, including bus routes that provide easy access to the wider Greater Manchester region. Thornham Fold is also close to green spaces, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. With its proximity to urban facilities and natural surroundings, it provides a balanced lifestyle for those living in the area.

School Ratings in Thornham Fold

There are 263 schools in and around Thornham Fold. Sunny Brow Nursery School and Bowlee Park Community Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Thornham Fold

The average property price is £195K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £194K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Thornham Fold

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Thornham Fold

Thornham Fold sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Thornham Fold

Broadband speeds in Thornham Fold are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,817 sales

Average Price £195K
£125 — £14.25M
Detached £303K 974
Semi £194K 3,318
Terraced £136K 2,673
Flat £85K 503

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

153 Primary
32 Secondary
78 Other
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham Primary 0.4 miles St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Primary Good 0.7 miles Castleton Centre 0.8 miles Castleton Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.8 miles Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.9 miles St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary 1 miles Sandbrook Children's Centre 1.1 miles Sandbrook Community Primary School Primary 1.1 miles St Edward's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Thornham St. James CofE Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Fir Bank Primary School Primary 1.4 miles St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone Primary 1.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Thornham Fold IMD 2025

Thornham Fold sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
13,906 Children (0-15) 21%
39,934 Working Age 61%
15,438 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 38.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Thornham Fold 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Thornham Fold records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 1.1 miles
Rochdale Train Station 2 miles
Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 2.5 miles
Smithy Bridge Train Station 4 miles
Moston Train Station 4.1 miles
Littleborough Train Station 4.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Trub 0.6 miles Summit 0.6 miles Stake Hill 0.6 miles Slattocks 0.9 miles Castleton 0.9 miles Gravel Hole 1.2 miles Healds Green 1.2 miles Kirkholt 1.2 miles Thorp 1.4 miles Buersil Head 1.4 miles Stanycliffe 1.4 miles Sudden 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Rochdale
Ward South Middleton
Constituency Heywood and Middleton
Parish Rochdale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M24 30 shown View all streets

A627(M) 1 Abbey Road 5 Abbotsford Drive 1 Acresfield Road 4 Addison Drive 1 Adelaide Street 2 Albany Street 1 Alcester Close 2 Alder Road 1 Alkrington Green 1 Alkrington Hall Road North 2 Alkrington Hall Road South 2 Alkrington Park Road 1 Alloy Walk 1 Alresford Road 1 Ambleside Close 2 Amy Street 1 Andover Avenue 4 Andrew Street 1 Apple Way 2 Archer Park 3 Arden Avenue 1 Armitage Close 1 Arnold Drive 1 Asby Close 1 Ash Street 1 Ash Walk 1 Ashbourne Avenue 1 Ashness Drive 2 Aspell Close 2

Postcodes in M24 50 shown View all postcodes

M24 0BR M24 0BY M24 0BZ M24 0DH M24 0DN M24 0DQ M24 0DS M24 0DT M24 0DU M24 0DW M24 1AA M24 1AB M24 1AD M24 1AE M24 1AF M24 1AG M24 1AJ M24 1AN M24 1AQ M24 1AS M24 1AT M24 1AU M24 1AX M24 1AY M24 1AZ M24 1BE M24 1BF M24 1BG M24 1BJ M24 1BL M24 1BN M24 1BP M24 1BQ M24 1BR M24 1BS M24 1BT M24 1BU M24 1BX M24 1BY M24 1BZ M24 1DA M24 1DB M24 1DD M24 1DE M24 1DF M24 1DG M24 1DH M24 1DJ M24 1DL M24 1DN