M24 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,243 postcodes across 5 sectors in Rochdale.
Full fibre
80%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,243
M24 is a Bury postcode of 1,243 addresses where broadband drops markedly below other Manchester sectors. Gigabit coverage is 79.8%, a notable gap for the region.
Broadband speeds in M24
Share of M24 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,243 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 79.8% of postcodes, the lowest in this batch. Superfast is at 97.6%, showing a clear gap to gigabit. Speeds: 81.6% at 300+ Mbps, 16% at 30-300 Mbps, no postcodes below 10 Mbps. The 16% on superfast-only is the largest in this dataset, pointing to a mixed-technology area with incomplete fibre rollout. M24 households can reliably get superfast, but gigabit isn't guaranteed. Check your specific postcode before setting up bandwidth-heavy activities. Coverage varies more across the 1,243 postcodes than in neighbouring areas.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
M24 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M24 1 | 270 | 98% | 76% | 76% |
| M24 2 | 325 | 97% | 75% | 75% |
| M24 4 | 271 | 97% | 79% | 79% |
| M24 5 | 224 | 99% | 90% | 90% |
| M24 6 | 153 | 97% | 82% | 82% |
All M24 1 postcodes (270)
All M24 2 postcodes (325)
All M24 4 postcodes (271)
All M24 5 postcodes (224)
All M24 6 postcodes (153)
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Living in Rochdale
M24 households have good odds of superfast access, but gigabit requires luck. This is the area to check your specific postcode before committing to bandwidth-intensive setups.
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
M24 broadband FAQs
Why is M24's gigabit availability lower than other Manchester postcodes?
Full fibre rollout to M24 remains incomplete at 79.8%, suggesting ongoing infrastructure deployment across the 1,243 postcodes.
What speeds should I expect in M24?
81.6% can access 300+ Mbps. The remaining 16% sit at 30-300 Mbps (superfast), still adequate for most households.
Are there postcodes without superfast in M24?
No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Superfast coverage reaches 97.6%.
Should I check my specific postcode in M24?
Recommended. The 16% spread between gigabit and superfast tiers means coverage can vary block to block within M24.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M24 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources