Orchard Avenue is in Partington, Manchester and in Trafford district. M31 4DL is located in the Bucklow-St Martins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Avenue, Partington, Manchester, M31 4DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M31 4GB, M31 4GA, M31 4DE, M31 4DJ, M31 4DF, M31 4BQ, M31 4DB, M31 4DN, M31 4AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M31 4DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 42% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 4.6% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 44.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 14.9% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 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 | 27.9% | 21.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 93.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.3% | 93.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bucklow-St Martins 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 -21.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orchard Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-07-01 | £274,934 |
| 31 Orchard Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-18 | £239,355 |
| 26 Orchard Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-02 | £208,565 |
| 43 Orchard Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2021-06-30 | £314,839 |
| 47 Orchard Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-06-10 | £249,197 |
M31 4DL 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Central Academy Central Road , Partington M31 4FL | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Lock Lane , Partington M31 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Academy Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Buckingham Road , Cadishead M44 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 4,907 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church | St. Marys Vicarage, Manchester Road | 282 yd | |
| Chaps & Chippies | Flat 41 Elkin Court | 340 yd | |
| The Hideaway | Unit A, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 376 yd | |
| The Coffee House Partington | Unit 7, Partington Shopping Centre | 452 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Within Healthy Living Centre, Central Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, Central Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Fish Bar | Partington Service Station, 15 Smithy Lane | 338 yd | |
| Sayers | Unit 5 Partington Shopping Centre | 452 yd | |
| Partington Fish Bar and Grill | Unit 1, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Road | 452 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 10 And 10a | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss View Playing Field MOSS VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Partington Central Academy CENTRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Cross Lane CROSS LANE EAST | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Partington Sports Village CHAPEL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,080 yd |
| Cadishead Park Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.