Epping Drive is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 5FT is located in the Bucklow-St Martins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Epping Drive, Sale, M33 5FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 5LP, M33 5LW, M33 5LY, M33 5LZ, M33 5EQ, M33 5LQ, M33 5WJ, M33 5LB, M33 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M33 5FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 50.8% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 49.2% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 39.6% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 23.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 32.8% | 20.7% | -12.1% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (61.8%) 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 | 29.7% | 28.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -19.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 20.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
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 | 45.8% | 24.3% | -21.5% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 23.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 85.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 98.6% | 90.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Epping 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Epping Drive, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-06-21 | £258,537 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Catholic Primary School Cedar Road , M33 5NW | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Firs Road , M33 5EL | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 629 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,532 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Loaf | 62 Green Lane | 965 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 | |
| Ashton on Mersey Golf Club (Bar) | Ashton On Mersey Golf Clubhous, Church Lane | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Valley Sports Club | Ashton on Mersey RUFC, Banky Lane | 480 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 56 Green Lane | 965 yd | |
| The Buck Inn | 59 Green Lane | 966 yd | |
| The Brigadier | The Brigadier, Firsway | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Express | 20 Plymouth Road | 413 yd | |
| Freddys Kitchen | 22 Plymouth Road | 429 yd | |
| Sorento Pizzeria | 19-21 Green Lane | 966 yd | |
| Sayers | 20 Green Lane | 1,004 yd | |
| Seaway Fish And Chips | 18 Green Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 34-40 Green Lane | 1,004 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 12-16 Green Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Mersey Valley Sports Club BANKY LANE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Dainewell Park CARRADALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Manor Academy Sale MANOR AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Firs Primary School FIRS ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Weathercock Farm FIRS WAY | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Ashton-On-Mersey Golf Club Ltd CHURCH LANE | golf | 1,003 yd |
| Sale Sharks (Carrington Training Ground) CARRINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Manor Avenue GOODWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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.