Greenwood Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 8BF is located in the Northenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenwood Road, Manchester, M22 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 8FB, M22 8FD, M22 8FG, M22 8FR, M22 8ES, M22 8FQ, M22 8HB, M22 8HH, M23 1PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 8BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.5% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 52.7% | 55.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 28% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 47.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 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 | 32.1% | 21.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.2% | 69.3% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 84.6% | 71.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 71.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenwood Road 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 -67.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 173 Greenwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-15 | £152,512 |
| Flat 4 175 Greenwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-12 | £166,236 |
| 153 Greenwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-08 | £136,208 |
| 179 Greenwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-09 | £228,067 |
| Flat 2 169 Greenwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2023-02-06 | £166,560 |
The percentage of student residents living in M22 8BF 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,123 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 259 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Specialist Ability Centre, Ability House, Altrincham Road | 909 yd | |
| Cafe Jarista Limited | Units 22-23, South Court Business Centre, Sharston Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firbank Pub & Kitchen | Firbank Road | 669 yd | |
| Winston Conservative Club | Winston Conservative Club, Hall Lane | 941 yd | |
| The Red Rose Inn | The Red Rose Inn, Greenbrow Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Mario | 40 Gladeside Road | 820 yd | |
| Oriental House | 32 Gladeside Road | 820 yd | |
| Sapphire Indian Cuisine | 46 Gladeside Road | 832 yd | |
| Happy House | 51 Hall Lane | 880 yd | |
| Chickarito | 43 Hall Lane | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 321 yd |
| Alderman Rogers Park PARKEND ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Haveley Hey Community Primary School NEARBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 40.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.5% |
| 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.