Baxter Gardens is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 1BJ is located in the Baguley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baxter Gardens, Manchester, M23 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 1BL, M23 1BH, M23 1BE, M23 1FX, M23 1DD, M23 1HH, M23 1BD, M23 1BN, M23 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 1BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 50.8% | 55% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 28% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 19.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 26.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 78% | 69.1% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 78.8% | 74.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 74.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baxter Gardens 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 -8.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Baxter Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-15 | £219,702 |
| 14 Baxter Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2010-12-10 | £179,484 |
The percentage of student residents living in M23 1BJ 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,669 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 3,122 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bideford Community Centre | Bideford Drive | 603 yd | |
| The Courtyard | The Courtyard Cafe, Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road | 622 yd | |
| McDonalds | 674 Altrincham Road | 661 yd | |
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 856 yd | |
| Shakedown 3.0 | Unit 2, 4 Ledson Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Conservative Club | Winston Conservative Club, Hall Lane | 399 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 660 yd | |
| The Red Rose Inn | The Red Rose Inn, Greenbrow Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Uno | 130 Royal Oak Road | 327 yd | |
| The Wok King | 132 Royal Oak Road | 327 yd | |
| Corner Pizza | 128 Royal Oak Road | 327 yd | |
| Happy House | 51 Hall Lane | 374 yd | |
| Chickarito | 43 Hall Lane | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 580 Altrincham Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 457 yd | |
| Wythenshawe Park WYTHENSHAWE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 yd |
| Alderman Rogers Park PARKEND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.