Firbank Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 2ZN 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 Firbank Road, Manchester, M23 2ZN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 2ZW, M23 2YW, M23 2QA, M23 2QE, M23 2GW, M23 2QJ, M23 2ZP, M23 2QF, M23 2YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 2ZN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M23 2ZN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 42.1% | 47.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 27.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 36.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around M23 2ZN this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 29.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 18.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 87.7% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 94.3% | 86.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 85.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firbank Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Firbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-21 | £321,526 |
| 83 Firbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-12-11 | £261,131 |
| 95 Firbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-11-13 | £308,056 |
| 83 Firbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2013-05-13 | £193,181 |
| 95 Firbank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2013-03-15 | £361,999 |
M23 2ZN 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Infant School Firbank Road , Wythenshawe M23 2YH | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | - not rated | 704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Junior School Ackworth Drive , M23 1LB | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | - not rated | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green High School Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green High School Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Newall Green Academy Greenbrow Road , M23 2SX | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,400 yd | Further education | 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 | 675 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | - not rated | 675 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Nathans Road , Wythenshawe M22 7GH | - not rated | 827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 673 yd | |
| Shakedown 3.0 | Unit 2, 4 Ledson Road | 928 yd | |
| Wrvs Tea Bar | Wythenshawe Hospital, Outpatients 5, Southmoor Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Nightingale Centre - Coffee Bar | Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firbank Pub & Kitchen | Firbank Road | 263 yd | |
| The Red Rose Inn | The Red Rose Inn, Greenbrow Road | 406 yd | |
| Black Boy Hotel | Black Boy Hotel, Bowland Road | 525 yd | |
| Winston Conservative Club | Winston Conservative Club, Hall Lane | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny's | 26 Greenbrow Road | 468 yd | |
| Oriental House | 32 Gladeside Road | 846 yd | |
| Pizza Mario | 40 Gladeside Road | 846 yd | |
| Sapphire Indian Cuisine | 46 Gladeside Road | 867 yd | |
| Peking | 17 Bowland Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderman Rogers Park PARKEND ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 705 yd | |
| St Pauls Catholic High School Firbank Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 727 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic High School (Closed) Firbank Road | 741 yd | |
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,003 yd |
| Newall Green High School GREENBROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 311.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.