Poppy Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M23 9TF is located in the Brooklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poppy Close, Manchester, M23 9TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M23 9QE, M23 9EY, M23 9SH, M23 9QB, M33 2XL, M33 2XW, M23 9QH, M23 9EZ, M23 9QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M23 9TF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M23 9TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 38.5% | 29.1% | -9.4% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 52.3% | 12.7% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 44.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 77.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 86.1% | 79.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 79.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Close 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Poppy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,190 | 2020-02-06 | £280,933 |
| 14 Poppy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-11 | £259,405 |
| 13 Poppy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-07-16 | £278,284 |
| 1 Poppy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-01-05 | £435,761 |
| 12 Poppy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2017-07-19 | £246,467 |
M23 9TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Budworth Road , M33 2RP | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Trinity Road , M33 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Old Hall Road , M33 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic also T/as The Hive | 6 The Oaks Business Park, Crewe Road | 447 yd | |
| McDonald's | Waterside, 1 Crewe Road | 508 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 89 Wendover Road | 563 yd | |
| Tesco Colleague Room | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 1,041 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, Altrincham Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepe Castle | 159 Derbyshire Road South | 526 yd | |
| Battered Cod | 176 Moorcroft Road | 535 yd | |
| Wings | 83 Wendover Road | 563 yd | |
| Brooks Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Wendover Road | 563 yd | |
| Gold Lion | 4 North Parade | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 313 Norris Road | 766 yd | |
| Nisa | 333 Norris Road | 775 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Altrincham Road | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sale High School NORRIS ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Moor Nook Moor Nook | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy BUDWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Sale Moor Cricket Club Budworth Road | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Wythenshawe Park WYTHENSHAWE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.