Melrose Avenue is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 3EZ 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Avenue, Sale, M33 3EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 3DZ, M33 3AZ, M33 3AW, M33 3AN, M33 3DU, M33 3AY, M33 7TD, M33 3EX, M33 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 3EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 35.1% | 22.4% | -12.7% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 65.4% | 13.5% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 59.4% | 62.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 27.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3EZ this area, 6.6% 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 55.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 55.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 22.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 88% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 94.6% | 86.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 86.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose 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 -9.3%.

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 4 Hollies Court Melrose Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-28 | £215,415 |
| Flat 6 Hollies Court Melrose Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-10-16 | £214,084 |
| Flat 1 Hollies Court Melrose Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-03 | £203,011 |
| Flat 3 Hollies Court Melrose Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,500 | 2018-03-28 | £202,480 |
| Flat 9 Hollies Court Melrose Avenue, Sale, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2016-09-16 | £181,509 |
M33 3EZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3EZ 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , M33 7XS | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Woodbourne Road , M33 3SY | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School Trinity Road , M33 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 5,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Butties Sale Ltd | 201 Marsland Road | 360 yd | |
| Chez Nous Bistro | 179 Marsland Road | 377 yd | |
| Amphora Cafe LTD | 7-9 Hope Road | 422 yd | |
| Jenny's Place | 25 Stanley Square | 424 yd | |
| Sale FC Rugby | Sale Football Club, Heywood Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Tap | Brooklands Tap, Hope Road | 279 yd | |
| Sale Nomads | The Nomad Dramatic And Social, Friars Road | 300 yd | |
| Little B | Little B, 195 Marsland Road | 377 yd | |
| Hops & Boogie | 11 Stanley Square | 486 yd | |
| Block and Gasket | 11-13 School Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | 194 Marsland Road | 332 yd | |
| Taste of China | 178 Marsland Road | 332 yd | |
| Emilios Takeaway | 197 Marsland Road | 377 yd | |
| The Pepper Mill | 181 Marsland Road | 377 yd | |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway Limited | 11 Hope Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | 230 Marsland Road | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | Hereford Street | 528 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 4-6 Northenden Road | 541 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 609 yd | |
| Co-op | 121-131 Washway Road | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sale Fc Rugby Club HEYWOOD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 471 yd |
| Sale Grammar School MARSLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Sale Leisure Centre BROAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Brooklands Sports Club WHITEHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Brooklands Sale) DW FITNESS DW FITNESS WHITEHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Brooklands Primary School WOODBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Walton Park Indoor Football Centre Raglan Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Christ The King School (Closed) Raglan Road | 976 yd | |
| Walton Park Walton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.