Irvin Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 5LR is located in the Woodhouse Park 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 Irvin Drive, Manchester, M22 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 5LS, M22 5LB, SK8 3UB, M22 5LE, M22 5LF, M22 5LU, M22 5LT, SK8 3QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M22 5LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 38.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 43.7% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 45.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.7% | 16.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.1% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93% | 81.6% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 94.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 94.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irvin Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sharston 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 -13.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Irvin Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-07-31 | £316,239 |
| 9 Irvin Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2013-01-18 | £346,483 |
| 11 Irvin Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2009-11-27 | £416,303 |
| 11 Irvin Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2004-08-06 | £424,050 |
| 11 Irvin Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 1998-07-20 | £534,160 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M22 5LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Vale Primary School Prospect Vale , Off Brown Lane SK8 3RJ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Calve Croft Road , Peel Hall M22 5EU | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolshaw Primary School Cross Road , Heald Green SK8 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dunkery Road , Woodhouse Park M22 0NT | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic High School St James' Way , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,044 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Matlock Road , Heald Green SK8 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,770 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 | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal School, Manchester Stanley Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 6RQ | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRDS | 258C Finney Lane, Heald Green | 307 yd | |
| Paradise Spice Indian Cuisine | 250B Finney Lane, Heald Green | 316 yd | |
| Cafe On The Lane | 254 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 326 yd | |
| The Brew HG Ltd | Going Dutch Florist, 217A Finney Lane | 373 yd | |
| Shelly's Deli | Manchester Green, 333 Styal Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse | 1 Longstone Road | 127 yd | |
| The Tatton Arms | Trenchard Drive | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Sandwich | 248B Finney Lane, Heald Green | 316 yd | |
| Sol's Takeaway | 252 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 316 yd | |
| Hung Wan | 219 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 372 yd | |
| Good Burger | 225 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 390 yd | |
| Subway | 222 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | 238 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 316 yd | |
| Noor Cash & Carry | 227 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 232 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 506 yd | |
| Village Saver | 212 Finney Lane, Heald Green | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Road Recreation Ground WYTHENS ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Rose Vale Park (Closed) Rose Vale | grass pitches | 826 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.