Poolcroft is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 2LF is located in the Sale Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poolcroft, Sale, M33 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 2LL, M33 2JS, M33 2JY, M33 2ZL, M33 2PX, M33 2JZ, M33 2NR, M33 2PG, M33 2PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 2LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 31.8% | 27.6% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 57.5% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 51.4% | 61.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 26.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2LF this area, 7.9% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.3% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 50.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 69.6% | -23.8% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.4% | 82.2% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 81.5% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poolcroft 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.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Poolcroft, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-01-10 | £884,195 |
| 15 Poolcroft, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-01-23 | £731,085 |
| 3 Poolcroft, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-04-28 | £507,584 |
| 13 Poolcroft, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-10-16 | £620,958 |
| 12A Poolcroft, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £647,000 | 2020-08-04 | £816,227 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Primary School Worthington Road , M33 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Old Hall Road , M33 2JA | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Budworth Road , M33 2RP | - not rated | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Tree Primary School Budworth Road , M33 2RP | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Infants' School Northern Moor , Wythenshawe M23 0NB | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Girls' Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 4,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Education Trust 1 Parkside Road , M33 3HT | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Urban Road , M33 7TU | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Golf Club | Sale Golf Club, Golf Road | 485 yd | |
| Sale Golf Club | Sale Lodge, Golf Road | 485 yd | |
| ABM Catering @ Verastar | Dovecote House, Dovecote Business Park, Old Hall Road | 639 yd | |
| Solar Cafe | 39 Button Lane | 765 yd | |
| Our Little Nursery | 142 Broad Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 367 Northenden Road | 150 yd | |
| Legh Arms | Legh Arms, 176-178 Northenden Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh 2 Cook | 378 Northenden Road | 159 yd | |
| The Begum's | 41 Button Lane | 765 yd | |
| Sam's | 29 Button Lane | 765 yd | |
| Madras Spice | 180 Northenden Road | 911 yd | |
| Ko Bo Bo | 161 Northenden Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 333 Norris Road | 868 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 313 Norris Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington Primary School WORTHINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Sale Golf Club SALE LODGE SALE LODGE GOLF ROAD | golf | 593 yd |
| Sale Moor Cricket Club Budworth Road | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Holy Family Primary OLD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy BUDWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Moorlands Junior School TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.