Bideford Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 0QN is located in the Baguley 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 Bideford Drive, Manchester, M23 0QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9AB, M23 0GL, M23 0QD, M23 0QB, M23 1DP, M23 1DQ, M23 9AA, M23 0QL, M23 1DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 0QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38.8% | 50.4% | 11.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 61.2% | 49.6% | -11.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 0QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 53.3% | 58.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 19.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 27.9% | 66.8% | 38.9% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 15.9% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -17.7% |
| Fair health | 24.8% | 10.3% | -14.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 16.4% | 4.2% | -12.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around M23 0QN this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 37.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 27.7% | 20.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 52.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% | 51.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80% | 30.2% | -49.8% | 81.4% | -51.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 86.1% | 79.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 79.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69% | 37.2% | 31.8% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 0.3% | 6.0% | -5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bideford Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Baguley 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 -17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Bideford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2005-04-14 | £259,756 |
| 53 Bideford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2004-06-03 | £324,730 |
| 69 Bideford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2003-12-12 | £333,787 |
| 65 Bideford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2002-05-20 | £267,615 |
| 53 Bideford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-10-05 | £335,374 |
M23 0QN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M23 0QN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,615 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bideford Community Centre | Bideford Drive | 1 yd | |
| McDonalds | 674 Altrincham Road | 184 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 572 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 572 yd | |
| The Courtyard | The Courtyard Cafe, Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Conservative Club | Winston Conservative Club, Hall Lane | 892 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 917 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice House | 27 Spark Road | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 130 Royal Oak Road | 313 yd | |
| The Wok King | 132 Royal Oak Road | 313 yd | |
| Corner Pizza | 128 Royal Oak Road | 313 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 580 Altrincham Road | 518 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Wythenshawe Park WYTHENSHAWE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 794 yd | |
| Ericstan Park TIMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 838 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 | 75.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.6% |
| 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.