Willenhall Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 0DT 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 Willenhall Road, Manchester, M23 0DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 0DU, M23 0DR, M23 0DQ, M23 0DP, M23 0DX, M23 0DN, M23 0EB, M23 0FA, M23 0DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M23 0DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 54.3% | 56% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 44% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 M23 0DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 44.4% | 50.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 30% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 15.2% | 6.3% | -8.9% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 39.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.2% | 25.9% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 29.2% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.2% | 69.7% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 92.5% | 83.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 91.3% | 84.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willenhall Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brooklands average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Willenhall Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-11-06 | £232,130 |
| 12 Willenhall Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2007-05-23 | £129,323 |
| 22 Willenhall Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £17,000 | 1999-11-08 | £120,083 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | - not rated | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Aidan's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Brooklands Academy Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,571 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 | 4,373 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 | 609 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watkin Centre Mulberry House , Claverton Road M23 9TT | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Balti | 114 Sale Road | 518 yd | |
| Ernies | 122 Sale Road | 518 yd | |
| Pankakes | 105 Sale Road | 608 yd | |
| Mazaj | 200a Yewtree Lane | 620 yd | |
| The Elegance Banqueting Suite | 200 Yewtree Lane | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northenden Social Club | 412 Palatine Road | 881 yd | |
| LA Live Ltd | 424-426 Palatine Road | 883 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 26 Longley Lane | 895 yd | |
| Escape Bar 2 | 377 Palatine Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Anton's Bar | 387 Palatine Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Balti House | 124 Sale Road | 518 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 106 Sale Road | 518 yd | |
| Scanditalia | 101 Sale Road | 556 yd | |
| Oriental City | 107 Sale Road | 608 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 109 Sale Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Northenden Campus Sale Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Wythenshawe Sports Ground MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WILLENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Piper Hill High School (Closed) Yew Tree Lane | 609 yd | |
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Parkway Playing Fields (Closed) Rylstone Avenue | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Northenden Golf Club PALATINE ROAD | golf | 1,091 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.