Moss Lane is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 5AX is located in the Manor 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 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 5AT, M33 5AY, M33 5AU, M33 5BD, M33 5AS, M33 5BS, M33 5BT, M33 5DU, M33 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 5AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 28.6% | 24.4% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 57% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52% | 63% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 25.1% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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 5AX this area, 7.1% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 10% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 59% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 85.2% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 88.9% | 83.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 87.2% | 83.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moss Lane 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Moss Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2018-11-29 | £1,111,702 |
| 77 Moss Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-09-03 | £837,918 |
| 83 Moss Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2018-06-29 | £1,016,138 |
| 81 Moss Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £568,300 | 2015-12-03 | £954,672 |
| 81 Moss Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2011-07-01 | £510,649 |
M33 5AX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 5AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Primary School Firs Road , M33 5EL | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodheys Primary School Meadway , M33 4PG | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington School Wellington Road , Timperley WA15 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford Alternative Education Provision Brentwood Avenue , WA14 1SR | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Centre Heartbeat Cafe | St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 44 Moss Lane | 627 yd | |
| Scilight Arts | Coppice Library, Coppice Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Life Cafe | The Lifecentre, 235 Washway Road | 849 yd | |
| Lifecentre Events | The Lifecentre, 235 Washway Road | 849 yd | |
| The Living Well Centre | Avenue Methodist Church, Wincham Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Club | 16 Linden Avenue | 758 yd | |
| Vine | Vine Inn, 133 Washway Road | 908 yd | |
| Woodheys Social Club | Woodheys Club, 299 Washway Road | 969 yd | |
| The Brigadier | The Brigadier, Firsway | 1,056 yd | |
| The Buck Inn | 59 Green Lane | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Fish Bar | 56 Coppice Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Grand Slice | 48 Coppice Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Lucky Cherry | 156 Washway Road | 916 yd | |
| The Flamin Chicken | 119 Washway Road | 960 yd | |
| Freddys Kitchen | 22 Plymouth Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 44 Coppice Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 197 Washway Road | 832 yd | |
| Co-op | 121-131 Washway Road | 929 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Manor Avenue | 953 yd | |
| Tesco | 34-40 Green Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton On Mersey Health & Fitness Centre CECIL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 276 yd |
| Selsey Avenue Playing Fields Cecil Avenue | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Firs Primary School FIRS ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Manor Avenue GOODWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Weathercock Farm FIRS WAY | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Christ The King School (Closed) Raglan Road | 823 yd | |
| Woodheys Primary School MEADWAY | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Manor Academy Sale MANOR AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.