Woodland Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7HX is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Avenue, Manchester, M18 7HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7HJ, M18 7HN, M18 7HU, M18 7HL, M18 7HF, M18 7HS, M18 7HE, M18 7HT, M18 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 47.7% | 54.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 28.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 42.3% | 50.2% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 25.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 20.5% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| White | 66.1% | 47.8% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 70.4% | 56.2% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 56.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 3% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Avenue 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 -51.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Woodland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-06-04 | £130,188 |
| 37 Woodland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-03 | £161,517 |
| 39 Woodland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-13 | £155,737 |
| 29 Woodland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-05-31 | £160,195 |
| 33 Woodland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2016-06-14 | £129,384 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,844 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 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,664 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 | 2,331 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,132 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,689 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 | 175 yd | |
| Abbey's Cafe | Abbey Hey Fc, Goredale Avenue | 239 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Puregym, Wall Way | 261 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 21 Wall Way | 261 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 416 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 416 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 426 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 708 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts | 782 Hyde Road | 174 yd | |
| Sweet Fix MCR – Gorton | 782b Hyde Road | 174 yd | |
| Didi’s Kitchen | 826 Hyde Road | 175 yd | |
| Cottage Chippy | 22 Reddish Lane | 298 yd | |
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 541 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 887 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.