Rookfield Avenue is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 2BQ is located in the Sale Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rookfield Avenue, Sale, M33 2BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 2BP, M33 2BW, M33 2BE, M33 2BG, M33 2BA, M33 2YE, M33 2BN, M33 2FR, M33 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 2BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of M33 2BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 31.1% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 56% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (90%) 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 | 51.6% | 56.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around M33 2BQ this area, 4.8% 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 4.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 60.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 88.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 95.1% | 90% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rookfield Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brooklands 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 -15.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rookfield Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-19 | £190,035 |
| 1 Rookfield Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-08 | £137,804 |
| 55 Rookfield Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-01 | £176,389 |
| 23 Rookfield Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-09-29 | £171,918 |
| 25 Rookfield Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-11 | £190,415 |
M33 2BQ 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , M33 7XS | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Trinity Road , M33 3ES | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School Nursery Close , Off Temple Road M33 2EG | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Junior School Temple Road , M33 2LP | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,218 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 | 5,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Tray Ltd | 31 Northenden Road | 419 yd | |
| Fortune House | 29 Northenden Road | 427 yd | |
| Paradise | 23 Northenden Road | 427 yd | |
| Dosa Kingss | 15 Northenden Road | 427 yd | |
| Num6er | 11 Northenden Road | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Doors | 24 Northenden Road | 429 yd | |
| Sale Sports Trading Ltd | Sale Cricket Club, Clarendon Crescent | 431 yd | |
| Steamhouse | 1 Northenden Road | 436 yd | |
| J P Joules | 2A Northenden Road | 447 yd | |
| Kings Ransom | The Kings Ransom, Britannia Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M33 Sandwich Bar | 35 Northenden Road | 410 yd | |
| Sajan Takeaway | 14 Northenden Road | 447 yd | |
| Alfresco | 18 Northenden Road | 447 yd | |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway Limited | 11 Hope Road | 618 yd | |
| Tastebuds (UK) Ltd | 1 School Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 4-6 Northenden Road | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | Hereford Street | 868 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Curzon Road | 886 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 149 Cross Street | 908 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sale Leisure Centre BROAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Sale Sports Club ROOKWOOD ROOKWOOD CLARENDON CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Moorlands Junior School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Sale Grammar School MARSLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Holy Family Primary OLD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Crossford Bridge CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Selsey Avenue Playing Fields (Sale United Football Club) CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION CROSSFORD BRIDGE PAVILION DANEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.