Barford Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 2GQ 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 Barford Walk, Manchester, M23 2GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 2ZY, M23 2YH, M23 2GP, M23 2YG, M23 2ZR, M23 2ZG, M23 2ZF, M23 2QG, M23 2YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M23 2GQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 47.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 45.9% | 50.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 31% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 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 | 39.9% | 45.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 23.9% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 20.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 89.7% | 74.8% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 92.7% | 78.2% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 78.4% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barford Walk 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 -10.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Barford Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2015-10-16 | £177,538 |
| 3 Barford Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-08-21 | £178,964 |
| 2 Barford Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2007-11-30 | £209,243 |
| 1 Barford Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2003-05-20 | £292,686 |
| 3 Barford Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2003-03-27 | £235,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Foundation 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momma B's | 26 Portway | 792 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 24 Portway | 792 yd | |
| Tree of Life Centre | Greenbrow Road | 945 yd | |
| Lloyds Banking Group also T/as Gather Gather | Brotherton House, Cornfield Drive | 997 yd | |
| Wrvs Tea Bar | Wythenshawe Hospital, Outpatients 5, Southmoor Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firbank Pub & Kitchen | Firbank Road | 352 yd | |
| The Red Rose Inn | The Red Rose Inn, Greenbrow Road | 715 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Wythenshawe | 147 Greenbrow Road | 546 yd | |
| Oriental House | 32 Gladeside Road | 616 yd | |
| Pizza Mario | 40 Gladeside Road | 616 yd | |
| Sapphire Indian Cuisine | 46 Gladeside Road | 634 yd | |
| Sunny's | 26 Greenbrow Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Catholic High School Firbank Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 192 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic High School (Closed) Firbank Road | 207 yd | |
| Alderman Rogers Park PARKEND ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Newall Green High School GREENBROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy SIMONSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Haveley Hey Community Primary School NEARBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 885 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 | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.