Southmoor Business Park is in Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 9RA is located in the Brooklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southmoor Business Park, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Manchester, M23 9RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9WZ, M23 9WD, M23 9EX, M23 9WQ, M23 9GQ, M23 9WH, M23 9GR, M23 9PE, M23 9NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M23 9RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 33% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 51.8% | 44.9% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.2% | 15.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 32% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 86.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 91% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 91.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southmoor Business Park 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A3 Southmoor Business Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,082,583 | 2019-02-28 | £5,479,803 |
| Unit A3 Southmoor Business Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,740,000 | 2014-04-23 | £3,254,787 |
M23 9RA 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Primary School Mainwood Road , Timperley WA15 7JU | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Infant School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Oak Primary School Royal Oak Road , Wythenshawe M23 1EF | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Brooklands Academy Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green High School Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green High School Greenbrow Road , Wythenshawe M23 2SX | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove School Grove Lane , Timperley WA15 6PH | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor School Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | - not rated | 2,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brew Room | Selco Trading Estate, 31 Timpson Road | 241 yd | |
| Endress + Hauser Limited | Floats Road | 267 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 452 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 452 yd | |
| McDonalds | 674 Altrincham Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Butcher | 80 Petersfield Drive | 483 yd | |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Club | Altrincham (Kersal) Rugby Foot, Stelfox Avenue | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 452 yd | |
| Seasons Taste | 35 Petersfield Drive | 483 yd | |
| Friends Pizza | 21 Bowland Road | 841 yd | |
| Peking | 17 Bowland Road | 855 yd | |
| Wings | 83 Wendover Road | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 452 yd | |
| Aldi | 580 Altrincham Road | 575 yd | |
| Manifest Church | Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, 105 Mainwood Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ericstan Park TIMPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Broomwood Park MAINWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Altrincham Kersal Rugby Football Club ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB ALTRINCHAM KERSAL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB STELFOX AVENUE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Baguley Hall School ACKWORTH DRIVE | 1,080 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.