Sunset Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4EA is located in the Northenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunset Avenue, Manchester, M22 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4DY, M22 4FA, M22 4DX, M22 4DZ, M22 4EF, M22 4GX, M22 4FB, M22 4DU, M22 4GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M22 4EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 M22 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 37.1% | 45.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 35.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.9% | 40.2% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 23.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.7% | 79.2% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 87.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunset Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Northenden average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sunset Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-05-27 | £276,900 |
| 4 Sunset Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-04-19 | £248,680 |
| 5 Sunset Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-10-11 | £311,227 |
| 9 Sunset Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2014-07-23 | £293,377 |
| 1 Sunset Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,800 | 2014-06-23 | £88,337 |
M22 4EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 4out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dessert Cafe | 318 Palatine Road | 469 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 332-334 Palatine Road | 479 yd | |
| Subway Northenden | 320 Palatine Road | 479 yd | |
| Viet Guy | 336-338 Palatine Road | 482 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Northenden | 364 Palatine Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes Lounge Bar | 297 Palatine Road | 516 yd | |
| LA Live Ltd | 424-426 Palatine Road | 517 yd | |
| Northenden Social Club | 412 Palatine Road | 520 yd | |
| Northenden Golf Club | Palatine Road | 532 yd | |
| Escape Bar 2 | 377 Palatine Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick Fast Food | 331 Palatine Road | 516 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 333 Palatine Road | 516 yd | |
| The Pizzeria | 309 Palatine Road | 516 yd | |
| Aphrodite's Cakes @ Alexandros Greek Restaurant | 337 Palatine Road | 516 yd | |
| The Chu's | 436 Palatine Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 Church Road, Gatley | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| The Manchester College - Northenden Campus Sale Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Northenden Golf Club PALATINE ROAD | golf | 669 yd |
| Parkway Playing Fields (Closed) Rylstone Avenue | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Wythenshawe Cricket And Sports And Social Club LONGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Withington Golf Club Ltd PALATINE ROAD | golf | 1,028 yd |
| Merseybank Playing Fields WATERFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Wythenshawe Sports Ground MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WILLENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.