Sherwood Drive is in Pendlebury, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 4FZ is located in the Pendlebury & Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Drive, Pendlebury, Manchester, M27 4FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 4EY, M27 4HB, M27 4FY, M27 4FF, M27 4HD, M27 4EW, M27 4HS, M27 4HR, M27 4HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M27 4FZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 M27 4FZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 43.9% | 47.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 35% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 6.7% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 45.2% | 14.3% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 17.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.3% | 27.4% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 86.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 95.4% | 85.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 85.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eccles 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 -19.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sherwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-10 | £185,612 |
| 11 Sherwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-13 | £187,258 |
| 23 Sherwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-09-23 | £97,594 |
| 13 Sherwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-02-16 | £205,767 |
| 11 Sherwood Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-10-29 | £147,730 |
M27 4FZ 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | 1out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 5LN | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Milner Street , Swinton M27 4AS | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,275 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 | 2,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noel's Catering | within Swinton Masonic Hall, Hospital Road | 57 yd | |
| Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service | 146 Bolton Road | 373 yd | |
| Crackerjacks | within Grosvenor Road Primary School, Parkgate Drive | 608 yd | |
| Hadfields Cafe | 61 Manchester Road | 674 yd | |
| Bridge Cafe | Bridge Cafe, Bridge House, 15 Bridge Street | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Hospital Road | 57 yd | |
| The Shoulder Of Mutton | Holcombe Village | 280 yd | |
| Old Station House Function Rooms | 390-392 Bolton Road | 453 yd | |
| Henry Boddington | 219 Bolton Road | 521 yd | |
| Swinton Football Club | Playing Field And Clubhouse, Barton Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Cottage | 348 Bolton Road | 306 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 354 Bolton Road | 306 yd | |
| Fortune House | 346 Bolton Road | 306 yd | |
| UK Pizza | 352 Bolton Road | 306 yd | |
| Eastern Pearl | 2 Ranelagh Road | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Manchester Road | tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Swinton Fc PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Rabbit Hills Playing Fields BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Kd Sports ALBION HOUSE ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 700 yd |
| Langworthy Reds Arlfc OAKWOOD PARK OAKWOOD PARK SWINTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD | golf | 1,004 yd |
| Blue Ribbon Playing Fields FRASER STREET | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.