Washway Road is in Sale and in Trafford district. M33 7QY 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 Washway Road, Sale, M33 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M33 6WT, M33 7AD, M33 7NS, M33 7NR, M33 7NT, M33 7AE, M33 6DA, M33 7XB, M33 7QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M33 7QY 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 | 54.1% | 48.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.1% | 5.2% | 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 area around M33 7QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 43.5% | 19.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 31% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 9.5% | -10.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.1% | 44.1% | 12.0% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 15.5% | -8.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 14.5% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.2% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 45.8% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 77.2% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 73.8% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 73.8% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washway 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2019-10-09 | £209,618 |
| 8 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-22 | £195,913 |
| 20 - 22 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,725,000 | 2016-12-16 | £2,419,452 |
| 24 Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-11-30 | £224,413 |
| 24A Washway Road, Sale, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-04-17 | £362,937 |
M33 7QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School St Mary's Road , M33 6SA | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Sale Primary School Park Road , M33 6HR | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Springfield Road , M33 7XS | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marlborough Road , M33 3AF | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Junior School Dumber Lane , M33 5QX | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,713 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 | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggintons Cafe | 1a Ashton Lane | 62 yd | |
| Fire Station | Fire Station, Cranleigh Drive | 110 yd | |
| GELATO creamery | 61 School Road | 169 yd | |
| Shaws Amusements | 65 School Road | 169 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 75 School Road | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Hotel | Bulls Head, 2 Cross Street | 151 yd | |
| Ryans Wine Bar | Ryans Bar, 1 Orchard Place | 191 yd | |
| Jackalope | 46 School Road | 313 yd | |
| Hops & Boogie | 11 Stanley Square | 319 yd | |
| Sale Nomads | The Nomad Dramatic And Social, Friars Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerryz | 8 Washway Road | 1 yd | |
| Armaans Kitchen | 5 Ashton Lane | 51 yd | |
| Lucky Wok | 24 Cross Street | 151 yd | |
| Burger Stop | 80 School Road | 172 yd | |
| Vivianne | 72 School Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 25 Washway Road | 50 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 59 School Road | 169 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Curzon Road | 227 yd | |
| Tesco | Hereford Street | 232 yd | |
| Co-op | 121-131 Washway Road | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Sale) 20-22 20-22 WASHWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 2 yd |
| Sale Leisure Centre BROAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Ashton Park GLEBELANDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Wellfield Junior School DUMBER LANE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Trafford Metrovicks Rfc FINNY BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.6% |
| 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 | 21.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.