Woodhouse Lane is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 4LW is located in the Broadheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhouse Lane, Sale, M33 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 4LN, M33 4LQ, M33 4WJ, M33 4LP, M33 4WL, M33 4LG, M33 4NJ, M33 4NL, M33 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 4LW 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 | 48.5% | 51.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.5% | -3.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of M33 4LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 27.1% | 28.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 57.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 32.9% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 42.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 71.3% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 91.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhouse Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broadheath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-17 | £282,432 |
| 141 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-08-16 | £750,098 |
| 137 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-12-11 | £764,487 |
| 123 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-07-22 | £508,538 |
| 129 Woodhouse Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-01-08 | £566,221 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M33 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadheath Primary School Sinderland Road , Broadheath WA14 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodheys Primary School Meadway , M33 4PG | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto Grammar School Dunham Road , WA14 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| North Cestrian School Dunham Road , WA14 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 317 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School Moss Lane , Timperley WA15 6LJ | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Brentwood High School And Community College, Cherry Lane | 362 yd | |
| Scilight Arts | Coppice Library, Coppice Avenue | 739 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 394 Washway Road | 845 yd | |
| Aspire Restaurant | Trafford College, Manchester Road | 851 yd | |
| Mama's Cuisine | 328 Manchester Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Brooks | The Manor House, 323 Manor Avenue | 392 yd | |
| Bramley Farm | Bramley Farm, 166 Sinderland Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Bites | Go Local Extra, 3a Catterick Avenue | 317 yd | |
| Coppice Fish Bar | 56 Coppice Avenue | 739 yd | |
| Grand Slice | 48 Coppice Avenue | 739 yd | |
| Dragon City | 392 Washway Road | 845 yd | |
| Papa Johns Perfect Pizza | 388 Washway Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Manor Avenue | 549 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 44 Coppice Avenue | 739 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 384 Washway Road | 846 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 10-10 Draybank Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School And Community College CHERRY LANE | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School CHERRY LANE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Cherry Manor Primary School (Closed) Cherry Lane | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Woodheys Primary School MEADWAY | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Trafford College (Altrincham) Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Broadheath Primary School SINDERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Claremont Tennis Club Claremont Drive | tennis courts | 1,024 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 331.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.