Church Lane is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 5GH is located in the Ashton upon Mersey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Altrincham and Sale West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Sale, M33 5GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 5QG, M33 5PU, M33 5QS, M33 5PT, M33 5PS, M33 5GQ, M33 5GG, M33 5PX, M33 5GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 5GH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 23.9% | 23.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 59.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54.7% | 55% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5GH this area, 8.9% 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 44.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 8.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 44.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 10.6% |
| Other | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.1% | 93.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church 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 risen by about 15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Church Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2025-03-07 | £815,000 |
| 111 Church Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2023-11-30 | £963,475 |
| 127 Church Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2023-10-19 | £1,018,619 |
| 125 Church Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2021-04-16 | £1,152,961 |
| 107 Church Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2021-03-05 | £1,228,354 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Primary School Cedar Road , M33 5NW | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Sale Primary School Park Road , M33 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Firs Road , M33 5EL | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community 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 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,193 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,812 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 | 197 yd | |
| Ashton-on-Mersey Golf Club | Ashton On Mersey Golf Clubhouse, 126 Church Lane | 199 yd | |
| Ashton on Mersey Golf Club (Bar) | Ashton On Mersey Golf Clubhous, Church Lane | 199 yd | |
| New Hey Lam | 48 Green Lane | 258 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe | 7 Green Lane | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Plough | 56 Green Lane | 197 yd | |
| The Buck Inn | 59 Green Lane | 301 yd | |
| Mersey Valley Sports Club | Ashton on Mersey RUFC, Banky Lane | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento Pizzeria | 19-21 Green Lane | 301 yd | |
| Sayers | 20 Green Lane | 310 yd | |
| Seaway Fish And Chips | 18 Green Lane | 310 yd | |
| Freddys Kitchen | 22 Plymouth Road | 874 yd | |
| Wing Express | 20 Plymouth Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 34-40 Green Lane | 310 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 12-16 Green Lane | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton-On-Mersey Golf Club Ltd CHURCH LANE | golf | 259 yd |
| Wellfield Junior School DUMBER LANE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Ashton Park GLEBELANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Ashton-On-Mersey Cricket Club LITTLE EES LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Trafford Metrovicks Rfc FINNY BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Mersey Valley Sports Club BANKY LANE | grass pitches | 932 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 | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 36.56 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.