Gralam Close is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 2XW 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 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gralam Close, Sale, M33 2XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 2XN, M33 2XL, M23 9QE, M23 9TF, M23 9SH, M33 2XP, M33 2XQ, M23 9EY, M33 2UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 2XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 38.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 51.2% | 58.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2XW this area, 8.3% 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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.3% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 50.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 83.3% | 71.8% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 86.4% | 82.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 82.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gralam Close 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 -39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gralam Close, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2022-11-16 | £434,299 |
| 3 Gralam Close, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-07-03 | £309,740 |
| 3 Gralam Close, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-09-05 | £302,537 |
| 4 Gralam Close, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2002-08-16 | £368,050 |
| 2 Gralam Close, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2000-12-22 | £338,298 |
M33 2XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M33 2XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Budworth Road , M33 2RP | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Button Lane Primary School Button Lane , Northern Moor M23 0ND | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Old Hall Road , M33 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Trinity Road , M33 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 577 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,733 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic also T/as The Hive | 6 The Oaks Business Park, Crewe Road | 574 yd | |
| McDonald's | Waterside, 1 Crewe Road | 615 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 89 Wendover Road | 687 yd | |
| Solar Cafe | 39 Button Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | Moorcroft Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battered Cod | 176 Moorcroft Road | 500 yd | |
| Crepe Castle | 159 Derbyshire Road South | 527 yd | |
| Wings | 83 Wendover Road | 687 yd | |
| Brooks Fish & Chip Shop | 89 Wendover Road | 687 yd | |
| Gold Lion | 4 North Parade | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 313 Norris Road | 643 yd | |
| Nisa | 333 Norris Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sale High School NORRIS ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Moor Nook Moor Nook | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy BUDWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Sale Moor Cricket Club Budworth Road | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Sandilands Primary School WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,012 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.