Meadow Close is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 8JF is located in the Longford 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 Meadow Close, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 8JJ, M32 8JE, M32 8JA, M32 8JL, M32 8JD, M32 8PZ, M32 8JP, M32 8HX, M32 8QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M32 8JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.4% | 28.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 46.8% | 48.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around M32 8JF this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 8.4% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 8.4% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 56.2% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 85.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 93.6% | 87.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 87.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longford 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. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Meadow Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £449,000 | 2024-07-19 | £474,516 |
| 11 Meadow Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-09-22 | £609,316 |
| 1 Meadow Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-09-22 | £578,833 |
| 5 Meadow Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-02-24 | £430,020 |
| 3 Meadow Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-04 | £455,774 |
M32 8JF 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Junior School Davyhulme Road East , Stretford M32 0XZ | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Poplar Road , Stretford M32 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Junior School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,277 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 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 3,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerfi | 13-15 Edge Lane | 488 yd | |
| Sea Cadets Trafford (North) | Bradshaw Lane | 556 yd | |
| Friends of Stretford Public Hall | Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road | 569 yd | |
| BAKEHOUSE32 | 1116 Chester Road | 585 yd | |
| The Hive Stretford | Units 124 And 125, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch House Cruising Club | 1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road | 583 yd | |
| Souljuice | Unit 121, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 587 yd | |
| St Anns Parish Social Centre | St Anns Prestbytery, 1043 Chester Road | 625 yd | |
| The Longford Tap | Unit 107, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 662 yd | |
| Brew Chimp | 166 Barton Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | 1235 Chester Road | 591 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 47 Stretford Mall | 735 yd | |
| Dragon Star | 28 Davyhulme Road East | 961 yd | |
| China Town Takeaway | 153 Barton Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Evergreen | 135 Barton Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 662 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Units 67 To 68, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Highfield Park HIGHFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| St Ann'S Rc Primary School DERBYSHIRE LANE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 986 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.