Hollyhey Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 0DX 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 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, M23 0DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 0DU, M23 0DP, M23 0DZ, M23 0DS, M23 0DT, M23 0DY, M23 0DL, M23 0DN, M23 0DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M23 0DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.7% | 53.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 0DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 33.3% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 36.7% | 42.9% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 37.4% | 24.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 26.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 69.6% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 91.7% | 82.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.4% | 81.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.6% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollyhey Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-30 | £263,258 |
| 23 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-12-11 | £273,017 |
| 1 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-20 | £263,546 |
| 45 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-07 | £302,361 |
| 5 Hollyhey Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-02 | £244,022 |
The percentage of student residents living in M23 0DX 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,365 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 | 455 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 3out of 4 | 838 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 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,539 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 | 591 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watkin Centre Mulberry House , Claverton Road M23 9TT | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,446 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 | 446 yd | |
| Ernies | 122 Sale Road | 446 yd | |
| Pankakes | 105 Sale Road | 533 yd | |
| Mazaj | 200a Yewtree Lane | 598 yd | |
| The Elegance Banqueting Suite | 200 Yewtree Lane | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | 26 Longley Lane | 807 yd | |
| Northenden Social Club | 412 Palatine Road | 831 yd | |
| LA Live Ltd | 424-426 Palatine Road | 835 yd | |
| Escape Bar 2 | 377 Palatine Road | 992 yd | |
| Anton's Bar | 387 Palatine Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Balti House | 124 Sale Road | 446 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 106 Sale Road | 446 yd | |
| Scanditalia | 101 Sale Road | 473 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 109 Sale Road | 533 yd | |
| Oriental City | 107 Sale Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Northenden Campus Sale Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Piper Hill High School (Closed) Yew Tree Lane | 593 yd | |
| Wythenshawe Sports Ground MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WILLENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 850 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.