Heys Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 0WL is located in the Brooklands 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 Heys Avenue, Manchester, M23 0WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 0PG, M23 0NJ, M23 0WB, M23 0NN, M23 0PS, M23 0WJ, M23 0PN, M23 0NH, M23 0PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 0WL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 0WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 46.1% | 52.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 32.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 44.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.3% | 26.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 31.4% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 80.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 90.4% | 84.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.9% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heys Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Heys Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-12-01 | £294,192 |
| 12 Heys Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-07-17 | £199,321 |
| 2 Heys Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,250 | 2004-12-06 | £138,625 |
| 3 Heys Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £28,500 | 2003-10-06 | £112,080 |
M23 0WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Junior School Northern Moor , Wythenshawe M23 0ND | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Infants' School Northern Moor , Wythenshawe M23 0NB | - not rated | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | - not rated | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,114 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 | 614 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Education Trust 1 Parkside Road , M33 3HT | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Safety Patrol | St. Michael and All Angels Pariah Hall, Orton Road | 187 yd | |
| The Elegance Banqueting Suite | 200 Yewtree Lane | 477 yd | |
| Fayrouz Restaurant | 200 Yewtree Lane | 477 yd | |
| Pankakes | 105 Sale Road | 532 yd | |
| Solar Cafe | 39 Button Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 109 Sale Road | 532 yd | |
| Oriental City | 107 Sale Road | 532 yd | |
| The Begum's | 41 Button Lane | 533 yd | |
| Sam's | 29 Button Lane | 533 yd | |
| Scanditalia | 101 Sale Road | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Park WYTHENSHAWE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Piper Hill High School (Closed) Yew Tree Lane | 617 yd | |
| Wythenshawe Sports Ground MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WILLENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The Manchester College - Northenden Campus Sale Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,004 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.