Cromford Avenue is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 9RQ is located in the Lostock & Barton 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 Cromford Avenue, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 9RG, M32 9RR, M32 9RL, M32 9RY, M32 9RP, M32 9YA, M32 9RX, M32 9QF, M32 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M32 9RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.5% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 46.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 50.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 16.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 15.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 35.7% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 13.3% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 82% | 61.1% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 86.3% | 78.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromford Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cromford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-08 | £252,863 |
| 7 Cromford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-09-19 | £322,517 |
| 10 Cromford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2021-12-03 | £328,845 |
| 9 Cromford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-10-04 | £351,754 |
| 2 Cromford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,950 | 2019-08-23 | £305,470 |
M32 9RQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Park Infant School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Junior School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Clough Primary School Audley Avenue , Stretford M32 9TG | 1out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School Glastonbury Road , Stretford M32 9PD | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 2,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 3,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri Flaverz | 398 Barton Road | 277 yd | |
| Amigo Pizza Limited | 402 Barton Road | 277 yd | |
| Williams Jaguar Land Rover | 24 Barton Dock Road | 562 yd | |
| Cafe No.16 | 16 Moss Road | 947 yd | |
| Adventure Forest | Unit 16, Sevenside Trading Estate, Textilose Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melville Hotel | 35 Melville Road | 317 yd | |
| Metro Sports and Social Club | Stretford Metro Sports Club, Moss Road | 947 yd | |
| MeetspaceVR | North 3, Unit 2, Brightgate Way | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | 400 Barton Road | 277 yd | |
| Spicey Chef | 398 Barton Road | 277 yd | |
| The Bakery Stretford | 426 Barton Road | 341 yd | |
| Parkers of Salford | 137 Park Road | 391 yd | |
| Stretford Balti | 230 Derbyshire Lane West | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 422A Barton Road | 277 yd | |
| Stretford Foodbank | 229 Winchester Road | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lostock College Selby Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Lostock Park FARM AVENUE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 162.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.