Fairwood Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 9JR 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 Fairwood Road, Manchester, M23 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9JS, M23 9JP, M23 9JG, M23 9JX, M23 9JQ, M23 9JL, M23 9HE, M23 9JN, WA15 6UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 9JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M23 9JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 26.2% | 27.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 53.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 39.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 | 25.4% | 17.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.7% | 69.1% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 86.2% | 78% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 77.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairwood 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fairwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-24 | £500,000 |
| 20 Fairwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-01-19 | £538,050 |
| 11 Fairwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-05-27 | £556,922 |
| 1 Fairwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-02-26 | £401,023 |
| 4 Fairwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2020-11-20 | £656,301 |
M23 9JR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M23 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heyes Lane Primary School Crofton Avenue , Timperley WA15 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloverlea Primary School Green Lane North , Timperley WA15 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Altrincham College Green Lane , Timperley WA15 8QW | 3out of 4 | 2,378 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 89 Wendover Road | 501 yd | |
| Little Italy | 391 Stockport Road | 739 yd | |
| Hologic also T/as The Hive | 6 The Oaks Business Park, Crewe Road | 756 yd | |
| The Brew Room | Selco Trading Estate, 31 Timpson Road | 758 yd | |
| HK Street Food | 2 Charles Court, Thorley Lane | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Butcher | 80 Petersfield Drive | 329 yd | |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Club | Altrincham (Kersal) Rugby Foot, Stelfox Avenue | 336 yd | |
| The Stonemasons Arms | Stonemasons Arms, 365 Stockport Road | 752 yd | |
| Bar in the Village | 393 Stockport Road | 752 yd | |
| Timperley Conservative & Social Club | Timperley Conservative & Socia, 82 Heyes Lane | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Taste | 35 Petersfield Drive | 329 yd | |
| Wings | 83 Wendover Road | 501 yd | |
| Brooks Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Wendover Road | 501 yd | |
| Timperly Tandoori | 2a Maple Road | 636 yd | |
| Chunky Burgers and Shakes also T/as Curry Pot | 2 Maple Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 258-260 Stockport Road | 798 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 881 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Paul House, 353-359 Stockport Road | 898 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Late Shop, 244 Stockport Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Football Club ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB STELFOX AVENUE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Ericstan Park TIMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Beech Avenue Recreation Ground BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Timperley Recreation Ground Park Road | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Timperley Recreation Ground GROVE LANE | athletics tracks | 990 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 | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.