Highfield Road is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 8NQ is located in the Longford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 8NF, M32 8NJ, M32 8WH, M32 8WE, M32 8NH, M32 8WB, M32 8WL, M32 9FD, M32 9FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M32 8NQ is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 56.6% | 57.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 M32 8NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 38.5% | 55.2% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 17.1% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 23.6% | 18.2% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (64.4%) 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 | 32.3% | 39.3% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 25.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 18.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Very bad health | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 8NQ this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 29.4% | -20.6% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 11.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77% | 77.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 81.7% | 78.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 78.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.1% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 1.6% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Highfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-19 | £483,415 |
| 36 Highfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2024-05-31 | £301,258 |
| 19 Highfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-09 | £280,288 |
| 20 Highfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-04-29 | £829,894 |
| 26 Highfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2022-02-15 | £520,823 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Poplar Road , Stretford M32 9AN | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Junior School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Infant School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,014 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,970 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 | 4,604 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cadets Trafford (North) | Bradshaw Lane | 176 yd | |
| Rookies | 3-5 Barton Road | 215 yd | |
| Trafford Veterans CIC | St Matthews Hall, Chapel Lane | 261 yd | |
| Stretford Soup Kitchen | Unit 69-72 Arndale Centre | 471 yd | |
| eggandco | Units 69 To 72, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch House Cruising Club | 1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road | 174 yd | |
| Souljuice | Unit 121, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 475 yd | |
| The Longford Tap | Unit 107, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 531 yd | |
| Brew Chimp | 166 Barton Road | 636 yd | |
| St Anns Parish Social Centre | St Anns Prestbytery, 1043 Chester Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | 1235 Chester Road | 291 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 47 Stretford Mall | 470 yd | |
| China Town Takeaway | 153 Barton Road | 678 yd | |
| Evergreen | 135 Barton Road | 678 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 143 Barton Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Units 67 To 68, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 470 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Park HIGHFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Crossford Bridge CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Selsey Avenue Playing Fields (Sale United Football Club) CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.