Ashley Drive is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 0AU is located in the Worsley & Westwood Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 0AX, M27 0GL, M27 0AZ, M27 0AY, M27 0AT, M27 0BF, M27 0EW, M27 0AS, M27 0HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M27 0AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 36.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 45.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 63.1% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 26.8% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 35.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 93% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.3% | 97.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boothstown & Ellenbrook 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 -21.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Ashley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-11 | £339,404 |
| 19 Ashley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2023-06-09 | £362,150 |
| 23 Ashley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-09-02 | £388,387 |
| 29 Ashley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-18 | £435,309 |
| 21 Ashley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-05-31 | £497,626 |
M27 0AU 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Holdsworth Street , M27 0LN | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Emlyn Street , Moorside Road M27 9PD | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB | 2out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder & Wilder | 7b Moorfield Road | 299 yd | |
| Casey's Corner | 20 Houghton Lane | 347 yd | |
| The Cottage Sandwich Bar | 358 Worsley Road | 351 yd | |
| Craves Waffles and Shakes | 175 Moorside Road | 698 yd | |
| British Raj | 185 Moorside Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 384 Worsley Road | 351 yd | |
| Albert's Restaurant And Bar | East Lancashire Road | 439 yd | |
| Moorside Farm | Moorside Farm, Moorside Road | 654 yd | |
| Brackley Conservative Club | 1 Hazelhurst Fold | 714 yd | |
| Moorside Social Club | Moorside Social Club, Moorside Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 287 East Lancashire Road | 273 yd | |
| English Chippy | 5 Moorfield Road | 297 yd | |
| Grabby Patty | 172 Moorside Road | 551 yd | |
| Snacks | 170 Moorside Road | 551 yd | |
| Delight Fish & Chips | 183 Moorside Road | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School (Closed) East Lancashire Road | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Moorside High School DEANS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Broadoak Primary School FAIRMOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Swinton Moorside Cricket Club Deansway | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Beech Farm Playing Fields BROWNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Beechfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Beechfield Road | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Jj'S Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Priestley Road | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 220.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.