Fern Bank Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 9AL is located in the Brooklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, M23 9AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9AY, M23 9AJ, M23 9BA, M23 9AW, M23 9AZ, M23 9AE, M23 9AX, M23 9AN, M23 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 9AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 9AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 42.7% | 53.3% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 32.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 42.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 16.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 23.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 17.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 20.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.7% | 85.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.7% | 89.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fern Bank 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 -3.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-11 | £165,877 |
| 19 Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-02-28 | £202,225 |
| 43 Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-10-12 | £143,988 |
| 33 Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-08-12 | £164,549 |
| 11 Fern Bank Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-16 | £232,606 |
M23 9AL 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 | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Foundation 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 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic also T/as The Hive | 6 The Oaks Business Park, Crewe Road | 321 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 89 Wendover Road | 322 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 434 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 434 yd | |
| McDonald's | Waterside, 1 Crewe Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Butcher | 80 Petersfield Drive | 424 yd | |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Club | Altrincham (Kersal) Rugby Foot, Stelfox Avenue | 866 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | 83 Wendover Road | 322 yd | |
| Brooks Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Wendover Road | 322 yd | |
| Seasons Taste | 35 Petersfield Drive | 424 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 434 yd | |
| Chunky Burgers and Shakes also T/as Curry Pot | 2 Maple Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 434 yd | |
| Aldi | 580 Altrincham Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ericstan Park TIMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Football Club ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB STELFOX AVENUE | grass pitches | 822 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.