Thornbury Road is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 0QE is located in the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook 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 Thornbury Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 0QF, M32 0QD, M32 0GD, M32 0GB, M32 0PY, M32 0PX, M32 0RU, M32 0PZ, M32 0QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M32 0QE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 54.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.5% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 45.7% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.5% | 45.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.2% | 21.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 16.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 29.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 21.1% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 61.1% | 53.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -28.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 89% | 78.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 78.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.7% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.9% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbury Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Thornbury Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2026-03-17 | £275,000 |
| 56 Thornbury Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2026-02-09 | £290,000 |
| 26 Thornbury Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-07-21 | £283,478 |
| 2 Thornbury Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-06-21 | £284,118 |
| 80 Thornbury Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-05 | £227,660 |
M32 0QE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in M32 0QE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Junior School Davyhulme Road East , Stretford M32 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Junior School Delamere Avenue , Stretford M32 0DF | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Park School Gorse Lane , Stretford M32 0UF | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,908 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Behaviour Support Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8PR | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community | Gorse Hill Youth Centre, Cavendish Road | 323 yd | |
| Stretford High School | Stretford High School, Great Stone Road | 416 yd | |
| Lunch Clubs | Clyne Court | 420 yd | |
| Target Community Cafe | Gorse Hill Methodist Church, Wesley Street | 478 yd | |
| Yeahman Carribbean | 63 Norway Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar Eight46 | 846 Chester Road | 480 yd | |
| LMRCA Club | 837 Chester Road | 494 yd | |
| Manchester United | Old Trafford Football Ground, Sir Matt Busby Way | 597 yd | |
| The Bishop Blaize | 708 Chester Road | 690 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Hotel | Gorse Hill Hotel, 886 Chester Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia's | 2a Taylors Road | 572 yd | |
| Mash’s Wing Ranch | 882 Chester Road | 648 yd | |
| Ming Dynasty | 237 Talbot Road | 689 yd | |
| Frankies chicken and pizza | 680 Chester Road | 690 yd | |
| Subway | 682 Chester Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 750 Chester Road | 296 yd | |
| Tesco | Chester Road | 399 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 1-5 Taylors Road | 586 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 1,012 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1a, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nansen Park Nansen Close | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Stretfort Sports Village (Chester Centre) STRETFORD LEISURE CENTRE STRETFORD LEISURE CENTRE GREAT STONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Stretford Sports Village (Talbot Centre) Great Stone Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Trafford College TALBOT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Old Trafford Cricket Ground BRIAN STATHAM WAY | grass pitches | 775 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.