Paulden Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 1PD 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 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, M23 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 1PH, M23 1PB, M23 1LL, M23 1PA, M23 1LW, M23 1LN, M23 1NE, M23 1LH, M23 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M23 1PD is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M23 1PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 30% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 61.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 47.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 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 | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.6% | 73.4% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 79.7% 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% | 79.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 80.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paulden Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-05-19 | £344,137 |
| 34 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-18 | £267,929 |
| 18 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-06-30 | £410,344 |
| 42 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2020-09-11 | £504,422 |
| 26 Paulden Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2017-10-06 | £547,663 |
M23 1PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M23 1PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 636 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 251 yd | |
| The Courtyard | The Courtyard Cafe, Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Conservative Club | Winston Conservative Club, Hall Lane | 483 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 762 yd | |
| The Firbank Pub & Kitchen | Firbank Road | 810 yd | |
| The Red Rose Inn | The Red Rose Inn, Greenbrow Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 51 Hall Lane | 410 yd | |
| Chickarito | 43 Hall Lane | 422 yd | |
| Sunny's | 26 Greenbrow Road | 885 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 130 Royal Oak Road | 924 yd | |
| The Wok King | 132 Royal Oak Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 736 yd | |
| Alderman Rogers Park PARKEND ROAD | grass pitches | 787 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.