Pocklington Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 1ED 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 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, M23 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9WX, M23 0GJ, M23 1EA, M23 0QL, M23 1DT, M23 0GB, M23 9AA, M23 1DX, M23 0QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M23 1ED is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 45.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 54.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 1ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 44.8% | 48.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 38.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 51.7% | 55.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 24.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.9% | 18.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 8% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 29.8% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.3% | 64.9% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 84.9% | 65.8% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 12.4% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 65.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pocklington 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 -14.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 1 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-02 | £181,598 |
| Apartment 45 1 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-03-15 | £150,087 |
| 10 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2024-03-12 | £180,023 |
| 20 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-22 | £227,780 |
| Apartment 47 1 Pocklington Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-10-26 | £199,117 |
M23 1ED 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,934 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 196 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 196 yd | |
| McDonalds | 674 Altrincham Road | 228 yd | |
| The Bideford Community Centre | Bideford Drive | 383 yd | |
| The Brew Room | Selco Trading Estate, 31 Timpson Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Butcher | 80 Petersfield Drive | 816 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 973 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 196 yd | |
| The Spice House | 27 Spark Road | 465 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 130 Royal Oak Road | 551 yd | |
| The Wok King | 132 Royal Oak Road | 551 yd | |
| Corner Pizza | 128 Royal Oak Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 196 yd | |
| Aldi | 580 Altrincham Road | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Ericstan Park TIMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 878 yd | |
| Wythenshawe Park WYTHENSHAWE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.