Ashton Lane is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 5QJ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Lane, Sale, M33 5QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 5SE, M33 5GJ, M33 6FH, M33 6UG, M33 5PE, M33 5EZ, M33 6NJ, M33 6QW, M33 6UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 5QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.9% | 47.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 5QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 31.4% | 30.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.5% | 59.6% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 27.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5QJ this area, 8.7% 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 8.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 52.1% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.1% | 89.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91.6% | 87.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 89.3% | 88.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-04-18 | £869,942 |
| 128 Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2014-11-14 | £414,228 |
| 130 Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2014-05-13 | £462,462 |
| 122 Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2013-07-19 | £889,476 |
| 122 Ashton Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2007-11-14 | £813,992 |
M33 5QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Infant and Nursery School Church Lane , M33 5QW | 4out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Sale Primary School Park Road , M33 6HR | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Primary School Abbey Road , M33 6HT | - not rated | 789 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 | - not rated | 940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Mersey School Cecil Avenue , M33 5BP | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale West Secondary School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Boys' Grammar School Moss Lane , The Avenue M33 4NA | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sale Girls' Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emanuel School Glebelands Road , M33 1PB | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor High School Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Urban Road , M33 7TU | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community special school | 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 | 291 yd | |
| Thai Chill | 42 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe | 7 Green Lane | 427 yd | |
| Cravens Coffee House | 27 Green Lane | 427 yd | |
| The Green Pepper | 11 Green Lane | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buck Inn | 59 Green Lane | 427 yd | |
| The Old Plough | 56 Green Lane | 513 yd | |
| The Linden Club | 16 Linden Avenue | 800 yd | |
| Vine | Vine Inn, 133 Washway Road | 983 yd | |
| Bulls Head Hotel | Bulls Head, 2 Cross Street | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayers | 20 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| Seaway Fish And Chips | 18 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| Sorento Pizzeria | 19-21 Green Lane | 427 yd | |
| The First Chinese Takeaway | 139 Glebelands Road | 840 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 80 Washway Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 34-40 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 12-16 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 25 Washway Road | 959 yd | |
| Co-op | 121-131 Washway Road | 970 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Junior School DUMBER LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Ashton Park GLEBELANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Ashton On Mersey Health & Fitness Centre CECIL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Ashton-On-Mersey Golf Club Ltd CHURCH LANE | golf | 951 yd |
| Trafford Metrovicks Rfc FINNY BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Firs Primary School FIRS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 314.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.