M24 postcode

Broadband in M24 2LJ

Rochdale, Rochdale

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 2 March 2026

Flood Risk

Medium

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

1000 Mbps

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 2 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (1000 Mbps) is available at M24 2LJ. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)0%
0%
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at M24 2LJ

30–300 Mbps (31%)
300+ Mbps (69%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at M24 2LJ

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

0%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

Schools data is currently unavailable.

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Flood risk

Zone 2/3

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Flood risk: Medium

This postcode is in Zone 2/3 — medium risk of flooding from rivers and sea.

Flood Zone

Zone 2/3

Risk Level

Medium

Environment Agency flood risk data

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01005536

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Oldham

3.4 mi

by road

🚂

Rochdale

4.0 mi

by road

🚂

Bury

5.0 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Council tax bands

Band distribution for Rochdale

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Rochdale

A
30%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
15%£2,071
E
5%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for Rochdale, 2024/25

VOA 2025

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Living near M24 2LJ

Rochdale is home to M24 2LJ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

100% of premises at M24 2LJ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at M24 2LJ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 30.6% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 69.4% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at M24 2LJ maps against common household needs. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at M24 2LJ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At M24 2LJ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering M24 2LJ totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M24 2LJ is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to M24 2LJ is Oldham, 3.4 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rochdale is the next closest at 4 miles. Bury offers another option at 5 miles.

The most common council tax band near M24 2LJ is Band C. The billing authority is Rochdale. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at M24 2LJ reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for M24 2LJ: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for M24 2LJ is Rochdale. The M24 postcode area contains 1243 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M24 ranges from 0% to 100%. M24 2LJ is close to the area average of 98%.

How does M24 2LJ compare to its neighbours? M24 2NG (0.08 miles, Rochdale) has 25.8% superfast coverage and 25.8% gigabit. M24 2YJ (0.09 miles, Rochdale) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M24 2QH (0.14 miles, Rochdale) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M24 6AQ (0.15 miles, Rochdale) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M24 2LJ has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at M24 2LJ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Rochdale has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Looking at the overall picture for M24 2LJ, a few things are worth highlighting. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for M24 2LJ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for M24 2LJ in Rochdale. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.

Frequently asked questions about M24 2LJ

What are the broadband speeds available at M24 2LJ?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at M24 2LJ. Maximum download speeds reach 1000 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near M24 2LJ?

No recent house price data is available for M24 2LJ.

What is the flood risk for properties at M24 2LJ?

M24 2LJ has a Medium flood risk rating, classified as Zone 2/3. Check Environment Agency maps for detail.

What schools are nearby in the M24 2LJ area?

School data for M24 2LJ is being updated. Check the Get Information About Schools service for the latest.

How does crime rate in M24 2LJ compare to other areas?

0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is M24 2LJ for remote working?

M24 2LJ scores 100/100 for remote working suitability. Strong broadband makes it well suited.

What is the mobile signal like at M24 2LJ?

4G outdoor coverage at M24 2LJ is 99%. 5G reaches 0%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near M24 2LJ?

EPC data for M24 2LJ is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at M24 2LJ?

The most common council tax band near M24 2LJ is Band C. The billing authority is Rochdale.

How accessible are GP surgeries near M24 2LJ?

GP surgery data for M24 2LJ is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near M24 2LJ?

The nearest train station to M24 2LJ is Oldham, 3.4 miles away. Rochdale is also nearby.

Is M24 2LJ a suitable area for families?

M24 2LJ scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at M24 2LJ?

Air quality at M24 2LJ is rated Fair. PM2.5 levels are 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre. Sensitive individuals should take note.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from M24 2LJ?

EV charging data for M24 2LJ is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at M24 2LJ?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

M24 2LJ

Remote Worker

100

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

80

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Rochdale

District

Rochdale

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01005536

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