Chaffinch Close, Manchester, M22 4WX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 4WX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57%	51.8%	-5.2%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	43%	48.2%	5.2%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 4WX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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	49.3%	48.7%	-0.6%	37.9%	10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	25.9%	34.4%	8.5%	44.2%	-9.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	3.5%	1.5%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	17.4%	9.7%	-7.7%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	4%	4.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.7%	47.5%	-7.2%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	34%	38.5%	4.5%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	5.7%	10.1%	4.4%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	3.8%	2.7%	-1.1%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	9.5%	13.3%	3.8%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	12.2%	-2.7%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	14.3%	-0.6%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	19.4%	5.0%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	34.8%	33.7%	-1.1%	33.8%	-0.1%
Other	7.5%	3.6%	-3.9%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.0%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	0.8%	1.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	0.8%	1.5%
White	87.2%	78.9%	-8.3%	81.4%	-2.5%
Other	1.9%	6.3%	4.4%	1.6%	4.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% 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	89.8%	84.9%	-4.9%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	4.2%	4.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	2.6%	2.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	6.9%	4.6%	5.6%	1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.2%	85.6%	-1.6%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	1.5%	8.2%	6.7%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	1.2%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Middle East	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	39.5%	46.2%	-6.7%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	6.6%	6.5%	0.1%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Chaffinch Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chaffinch Close 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M22 4WX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chaffinch Close are based on 99 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chaffinch Close, Manchester, M22 4WX

Estimated Average Property Prices for M22 4WX

Average Price
£253,016

Semi-Detached
£272,154

Terraced
£236,965

Detached
£219,820

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,856

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chaffinch Close

Average Price
£313,010

Semi-Detached
£318,132

Terraced
£291,605

Detached
£357,064

Flats/Maisonettes
£280,574

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chaffinch CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Chaffinch Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2024-08-23	£251,514
1 Chaffinch Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-05-28	£380,085
4 Chaffinch Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2024-03-28	£255,478
9 Chaffinch Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-02-22	£167,638
21 Chaffinch Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-10-22	£218,188

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M22 4WX

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	24
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,805 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH	4out of 4	5,431 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD	4out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB	4out of 4	925 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW	3out of 4	934 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS	3out of 4	1,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ	3out of 4	1,361 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX	3out of 4	1,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH	3out of 4	2,013 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS	2out of 4	2,274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG	3out of 4	2,860 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB	- not rated	3,542 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA	- not rated	3,543 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR	4out of 4	938 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF	- not rated	1,263 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS	4out of 4	2,268 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE	- not rated	2,691 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG	- not rated	2,890 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
HellermannTyton	Hellerman Tyton, Sharston Green Business Park, Robeson Way	442 yd
Coffee Time	208 Hollyhedge Road	603 yd
Brookside Pre-School	Scout Headquarters, Gatley Hill House	620 yd
Brewch Manchester	53 - 55 Gatley Green, Gatley	666 yd
Bethany Church	Bethany Community Church, 100 Church Road	694 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Prince Of Wales	Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green		773 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burgerism	7 Stonepail Road, Gatley	543 yd
New Dragon City	9 Stonepail Road, Gatley	543 yd
Lee's Chippy	204 Hollyhedge Road	603 yd
New China China	14-16 Church Road, Gatley	825 yd
Roosters Gatley	60 Church Road, Gatley	825 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Supermarket	214 Hollyhedge Road		603 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hollyhedge Park ALTRINCHAM ROAD	grass pitches	186 yd
The Manchester College - Wythenshawe Campus (Closed) Brownley Road	health and fitness suite	759 yd
Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD	grass pitches	816 yd
Gatley Carrs Recreation Ground (Closed) Brookside Road	grass pitches	969 yd
St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	1,008 yd
William Scholes Playing Fields BEECH AVENUE	athletics tracks, grass pitches	1,067 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	83.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.