Marlborough Road is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 3AF 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 Marlborough Road, Sale, M33 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 3BH, M33 3BZ, M33 3LY, M33 3AE, M33 3BU, M33 3YS, M33 3BB, M33 3BE, M33 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 3AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M33 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 43.5% | 44.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 63.3% | 57.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 29.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 3AF this area, 5.3% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 6.1% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.2% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 87.7% | 88.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 88.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 8 Marlborough Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-04-04 | £105,740 |
| Flat 6 8 Marlborough Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-12 | £172,397 |
| Flat 5 8 Marlborough Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-02-16 | £138,437 |
| 3 Marlborough Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £872,500 | 2021-03-09 | £1,040,515 |
| 11 Marlborough Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2020-12-02 | £1,033,467 |
M33 3AF 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | - not rated | 85 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | - not rated | 85 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , M33 7XS | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Trinity Road , M33 3ES | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templemoor Infant and Nursery School Nursery Close , Off Temple Road M33 2EG | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale Girls' Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Urban Road , M33 7TU | - not rated | 666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Education Trust 1 Parkside Road , M33 3HT | - not rated | 872 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields School 5 Raglan Road , M33 4AN | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King School The King's Centre , Raglan Road M33 4AQ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphora Cafe LTD | 7-9 Hope Road | 188 yd | |
| Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza – Sale | 2 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Linguine Restaurant | 20 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Veranda Restaurant | 16 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Off The Hook | 8 Northenden Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Doors | 24 Northenden Road | 207 yd | |
| J P Joules | 2A Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Steamhouse | 1 Northenden Road | 257 yd | |
| Block and Gasket | 11-13 School Road | 327 yd | |
| Kings Ransom | The Kings Ransom, Britannia Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl Takeaway Limited | 11 Hope Road | 177 yd | |
| Sajan Takeaway | 14 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Alfresco | 18 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| M33 Sandwich Bar | 35 Northenden Road | 246 yd | |
| Tastebuds (UK) Ltd | 1 School Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 4-6 Northenden Road | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | Hereford Street | 485 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 567 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Curzon Road | 621 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 230 Marsland Road | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sale Leisure Centre BROAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Sale Grammar School MARSLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Sale Fc Rugby Club HEYWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 759 yd |
| Brooklands Sports Club WHITEHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brooklands Sale) DW FITNESS DW FITNESS WHITEHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 920 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.