Sandheys Grove is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7FE is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandheys Grove, Manchester, M18 7FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7FH, M18 7FG, M18 7HF, M18 7HT, M18 7HE, M18 7HH, M18 7HS, M18 7HU, M18 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M18 7FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 33.1% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 7% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.6% | 48% | 12.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 30% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M18 7FE this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 32.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 24.4% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.4% | 64.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 66.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 66.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 9.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 66.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 14.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 10.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandheys Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sandheys Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-17 | £161,512 |
| 14 Sandheys Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-02-24 | £175,681 |
| 26 Sandheys Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2022-09-08 | £161,492 |
| 28 Sandheys Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2022-08-17 | £175,361 |
| 4 Sandheys Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-06-25 | £168,654 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 219 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 21 Wall Way | 271 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Puregym, Wall Way | 271 yd | |
| Abbey's Cafe | Abbey Hey Fc, Goredale Avenue | 312 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 256 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 256 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 265 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts | 782 Hyde Road | 144 yd | |
| Sweet Fix MCR – Gorton | 782b Hyde Road | 144 yd | |
| Didi’s Kitchen | 826 Hyde Road | 216 yd | |
| Cottage Chippy | 22 Reddish Lane | 447 yd | |
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 686 yd | |
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 701 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 786 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.