Woodford Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M27 9UA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	48.9%	49.7%	0.8%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	51.1%	50.3%	-0.8%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 M27 9UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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	21.4%	33.5%	12.1%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	51.5%	-14.1%	44.2%	7.3%
Separated	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.7%	6.3%	0.6%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.1%	6.3%	0.2%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	39.3%	42.3%	3.0%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	43.3%	36.2%	-7.1%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	12.5%	15.4%	2.9%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	3.9%	4.5%	0.6%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1%	1.6%	0.6%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.9%	20.9%	-7.0%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	13%	-4.9%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	13.7%	-1.9%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	9.7%	2.8%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	18.4%	7.7%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	20.2%	6.8%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	7.6%	4%	-3.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.7%	98.7%	2.0%	81.4%	17.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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%	95.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1%	3.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.1%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24%	37.2%	-13.2%
Christian	66.3%	46.2%	20.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Woodford Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodford Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pendlebury & Clifton 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 -24.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M27 9UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodford Drive are based on 37 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodford Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for M27 9UA

Average Price
£276,647

Semi-Detached
£267,693

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£370,664

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodford Drive

Average Price
£312,794

Semi-Detached
£304,508

Terraced
£360,429

Detached
£401,882

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodford DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Woodford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£286,000	2022-10-25	£284,347
24 Woodford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-06-13	£225,515
34 Woodford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-06-01	£225,515
22 Woodford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-11-26	£214,771
6 Woodford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-06-04	£209,106

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M27 9UA

Employment

M27 9UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in M27 9UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	96
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	20
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR	4out of 4	4,609 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mossfield Primary School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 6EH	3out of 4	356 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wardley CofE Primary School Moss Bank Road , Wardley M27 9XB	4out of 4	359 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clifton Primary School Wroe Street , Clifton M27 6PF	3out of 4	789 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA	3out of 4	908 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Charles' RC Primary School Emlyn Street , Moorside Road M27 9PD	3out of 4	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU	3out of 4	458 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP	2out of 4	960 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP	3out of 4	1,659 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Walkden Old Clough Lane , Walkden M28 7JB	2out of 4	3,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP	3out of 4	3,330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR	- not rated	4,206 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA	- not rated	1,014 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	1,204 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW	- not rated	1,641 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW	3out of 4	1,642 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP	3out of 4	2,092 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taylorshaw @ JB'S Cafe CO OP Swinton	within Co-Op Academy, Sefton Road	370 yd
The Funhouse	Funhouse, Little Moss Lane	497 yd
Mac's	within Lowry Mill, Lees Street	566 yd
Phoenix Cafe	1 Moss Lane	605 yd
Sky Cafe & Bistro	4 Dumbell Street	633 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Last Orders	377 Chorley Road	518 yd
Red Lion Restaurant	296 Chorley Road	559 yd
Borough Social Club	167 Station Road	611 yd
Oddfellows Arms	4 Manchester Road	637 yd
Church Inn	199 Chorley Road	674 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ya Hot	361 Chorley Road	518 yd
Pita Q	365 Chorley Road	518 yd
Pizza Magic	333 Chorley Road	518 yd
Greens	166 Station Road	643 yd
Yummy Express	9 Moss Lane	644 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B&M Homestore	Wilfrid Street	778 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	51 Swinton Hall Road	835 yd
Tesco Express	656 Manchester Road	869 yd
Morrisons	49 Swinton Hall Road	887 yd
ASDA Stores Limited	604 Bolton Road	909 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mossfield Primary School MOSSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	279 yd
Swinton And Pendlebury Leisure Centre CROMWELL ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	387 yd
The Swinton High School SEFTON ROAD	grass pitches	416 yd
Muscle & Fitness Gym 179-181 179-181 STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	701 yd
St Peters C Of E Primary School ST PETERS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ST PETERS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE ROAD	grass pitches	881 yd
Beech Farm Playing Fields BROWNING ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	970 yd
Swinton Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,001 yd
Salford Community Leisure SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE CHORLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,037 yd
St Marks Rc Primary School QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	1,049 yd
Blue Ribbon Playing Fields FRASER STREET	grass pitches	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	233.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.