Firs Road, Sale, M33 5FL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 5FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.5%	50.3%	4.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	54.5%	49.7%	-4.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.9%	33.1%	1.2%	37.9%	-4.8%
Married: Opposite sex	24.7%	30%	5.3%	44.2%	-14.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
Separated	4.2%	4.4%	0.2%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	20.5%	15.6%	-4.9%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	18.7%	14.4%	-4.3%	6.1%	8.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.3%	34.8%	6.5%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	31.4%	28.8%	-2.6%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	26.2%	22.3%	-3.9%	12.7%	9.6%
Bad health	9.9%	9.2%	-0.7%	4.0%	5.2%
Very bad health	4.2%	4.9%	0.7%	1.2%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.6%	25.2%	-22.4%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.7%	12.6%	-0.1%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	12.6%	0.6%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	10.7%	8.3%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.2%	11.9%	7.7%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	12%	26.4%	14.4%	33.8%	-7.4%
Other	9%	0.6%	-8.4%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% 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%	3.3%	2.3%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.3%
White	94.8%	88.3%	-6.5%	81.4%	6.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	90.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	1%	1.1%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.9%	2.8%	5.6%	-0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	90.7%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	2.2%	-2.5%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	59.6%	46.2%	13.4%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Firs Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firs Road 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 .

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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 5FL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Firs Road are based on 158 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 Firs Road, Sale, M33 5FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for M33 5FL

Average Price
£351,321

Semi-Detached
£338,926

Terraced
£287,382

Detached
£503,986

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firs Road

Average Price
£421,902

Semi-Detached
£421,224

Terraced
£383,905

Detached
£495,577

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firs Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
96 Firs Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2024-08-29	£501,609
96 Firs Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2017-11-10	£447,600
96 Firs Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2015-10-30	£305,947
110 Firs Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£193,000	2015-06-12	£339,513
100 Firs Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£184,000	2014-10-24	£340,035

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M33 5FL

Employment

M33 5FL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in M33 5FL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	57
Full-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	7
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Part-Time Employee	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	7
Manufacturing	6
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Firs Primary School Firs Road , M33 5EL	- not rated	140 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Catholic Primary School Cedar Road , M33 5NW	3out of 4	836 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW	4out of 4	1,112 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	3out of 4	1,264 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Manor Primary School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	- not rated	1,283 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sale West Secondary School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX	- not rated	303 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP	- not rated	1,045 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sale Boys' Grammar School Moss Lane , The Avenue M33 4NA	- not rated	1,137 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sale Girls' Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH	- not rated	2,741 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ	- not rated	2,246 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX	3out of 4	243 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor High School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX	- not rated	243 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	- not rated	1,287 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY	4out of 4	1,360 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB	- not rated	1,571 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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 Sunshine Cafe	Sale West Youth & Community Ce, Newbury Avenue	698 yd
The Orchard Cafe	7 Green Lane	966 yd
Cravens Coffee House	27 Green Lane	966 yd
The Green Pepper	11 Green Lane	966 yd
Thai Chill	42 Green Lane	991 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Brigadier	The Brigadier, Firsway	593 yd
The Buck Inn	59 Green Lane	966 yd
The Old Plough	56 Green Lane	1,038 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freddys Kitchen	22 Plymouth Road	379 yd
Wing Express	20 Plymouth Road	380 yd
Sorento Pizzeria	19-21 Green Lane	966 yd
Sayers	20 Green Lane	991 yd
Seaway Fish And Chips	18 Green Lane	991 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	34-40 Green Lane	991 yd
The Co-operative Food	12-16 Green Lane	991 yd
The Co-operative Food	44 Coppice Avenue	1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Firs Primary School FIRS ROAD	grass pitches	77 yd
Manor Academy Sale MANOR AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	244 yd
Weathercock Farm FIRS WAY	grass pitches	272 yd
Manor Avenue GOODWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	397 yd
Dainewell Park CARRADALE DRIVE	grass pitches	465 yd
All Saints Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
Ashton On Mersey Health & Fitness Centre CECIL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	997 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of M33 5FL