Forest Drive, Sale, M33 4SR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 4SR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	50.6%	50%	-0.6%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.4%	50%	0.6%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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 4SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	26%	29.6%	3.6%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	61.2%	1.9%	44.2%	17.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.5%	3.8%	-2.7%	9.1%	-5.3%
Widowed	6.9%	4.2%	-2.7%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 (85.7%) 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	63.6%	54.2%	-9.4%	48.4%	5.8%
Good health	29.3%	31.5%	2.2%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	6.2%	12.1%	5.9%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 4SR this area, 9.2% 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 53.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.6%	9.2%	-1.4%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	9.6%	-1.8%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	10%	-5.9%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	2.3%	-2.6%	5.3%	-3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	14.6%	2.4%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	41.5%	53.3%	11.8%	33.8%	19.5%
Other	3.7%	1.1%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%
Indian	0.9%	11.2%	10.3%	3.1%	8.1%
Pakistani	3.4%	8.2%	4.8%	2.7%	5.5%
Other Asian	3.1%	1.2%	-1.9%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	85.8%	71.9%	-13.9%	81.4%	-9.5%
Arab	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.5% 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%	81.5%	-9.9%	83.2%	-1.7%
European Union	2.5%	4.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.2%	13.9%	8.7%	5.6%	8.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	80.8%	-8.1%	83.2%	-2.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	15.3%	15.0%	9.8%	5.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	0.3%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	76.7%	13.3%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.3%	13.5%	-10.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	41.5%	46.2%	-4.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	7.3%	1.7%	5.6%
Muslim	10.6%	6.5%	4.1%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Forest Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton upon Mersey 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 -45.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in M33 4SR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forest Drive are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Trafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Forest Drive, Sale, M33 4SR

Estimated Average Property Prices for M33 4SR

Average Price
£532,081

Semi-Detached
£532,081

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forest Drive

Average Price
£527,008

Semi-Detached
£522,405

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£566,138

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forest DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Forest Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2023-11-01	£573,988
15 Forest Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£362,000	2019-11-01	£480,852
11 Forest Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£383,000	2017-12-14	£556,900
11 Forest Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2017-05-19	£545,923
9 Forest Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2013-12-10	£512,573

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M33 4SR

Employment

M33 4SR 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.

The percentage of student residents living in M33 4SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	20
Other	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	20
Construction	17
Manufacturing	13
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodheys Primary School Meadway , M33 4PG	3out of 4	229 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyntesfield Primary School Alma Road , M33 4HE	4out of 4	361 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Road Academy Primary School Frieston Road , Timperley WA14 5AP	4out of 4	893 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	4out of 4	1,000 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Primary School Woodbourne Road , M33 3SY	4out of 4	1,217 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP	3out of 4	775 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH	4out of 4	2,075 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH	3out of 4	2,402 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR	3out of 4	2,739 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Urban Road , WA15 8HT	4out of 4	3,142 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	- not rated	1,090 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	4out of 4	1,128 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB	- not rated	1,578 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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	1,799 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Living Well Centre	Avenue Methodist Church, Wincham Road	128 yd
Life Cafe	The Lifecentre, 235 Washway Road	390 yd
Lifecentre Events	The Lifecentre, 235 Washway Road	390 yd
Scilight Arts	Coppice Library, Coppice Avenue	616 yd
Curry Cottage	394 Washway Road	655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodheys Social Club	Woodheys Club, 299 Washway Road	231 yd
Sam Brooks	The Manor House, 323 Manor Avenue	765 yd
Timperley Taverners	Liberal Club, 43A Park Road	1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Koo's Cantonese Takeaway	18 Eastway	274 yd
Coppice Fish Bar	56 Coppice Avenue	616 yd
Grand Slice	48 Coppice Avenue	616 yd
Dragon City	392 Washway Road	655 yd
Papa Johns Perfect Pizza	388 Washway Road	655 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	44 Coppice Avenue	616 yd
The Co-operative Food	384 Washway Road	655 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, Manor Avenue	781 yd
Morrisons Daily	197 Washway Road	957 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodheys Primary School MEADWAY	grass pitches	336 yd
Selsey Avenue Playing Fields Cecil Avenue	grass pitches	580 yd
Christ The King School (Closed) Raglan Road		703 yd
Walton Park Walton Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	735 yd
Smith Fields Sylvan Ave	grass pitches	764 yd
Ashton On Mersey Health & Fitness Centre CECIL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	785 yd
Walton Park Indoor Football Centre Raglan Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	839 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of M33 4SR