Agecroft Road is in Pendlebury, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 8SJ is located in the Pendlebury & Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2019-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Agecroft Road, Pendlebury, Manchester, M27 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M27 8SJ is primarily male, with 93.7% of the population 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 | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -44.7% |
| Male | 93% | 93.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 44.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M27 8SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.9% 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 | 78.4% | 80.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -35.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.8% | 30.5% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -17.9% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 39.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 23% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 23.9% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 16.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.3% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 83.9% | 81.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94% | 90% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.5% | 13.5% | 19.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Agecroft Road was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 647.3% higher than the Pendlebury & Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Agecroft Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 5 local areas in Pendlebury & Clifton and the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Agecroft Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2018-06-27 | £3,757,517 |
M27 8SJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Other | 636 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Unemployed | 93 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 64 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterstile Primary School School Grove , Prestwich M25 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Nevile Road , M7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,624 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 | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem Shloime Gloucester House , Back Duncan Street M7 2EY | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Boys School 458 Bury New Road , Salford M7 4LJ | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM's Lionbrew Cafe | within Lower Lodge, Agecroft Road | 493 yd | |
| HMP Forest Bank | H M P Forest Bank Prison, Forest Bank | 537 yd | |
| Yum Yum's Diner | 298 Littleton Road | 589 yd | |
| Salford Community Leisure Coffee Cart | Within Salford Sports Village, 325 Littleton Road | 913 yd | |
| Yogurt Pot Nursery | within Salford Sports Village, 325 Littleton Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostra Pizza Ltd | 21 Hilton Lane | 563 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 5 The Woodlands | 566 yd | |
| Food On Fire | 292 Littleton Road | 589 yd | |
| Dakotas Dessert Burst & Dior Tanning and Beauty Salon | 294-296 Littleton Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Agecroft Road Pitch Agecroft Road | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Drinkwater Park RAINSOUGH HILL | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Hmp Forest Bank FORESTBANK | artificial grass pitch | 536 yd |
| Salford Sports Village LITTLETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Prestwich Golf Club Ltd HILTON LANE | golf | 1,005 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.