Woolton Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 0HQ is located in the Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolton Close, Manchester, M40 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 0HG, M40 0HY, M40 0HU, M40 0HX, M40 0HJ, M40 0HP, M40 0HT, M40 0GL, M40 0HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 0HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 53.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 41.6% | 46.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 M40 0HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 46% | 50.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 31.9% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 4.5% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 50.7% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around M40 0HQ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 28.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 28.6% | 19.2% | 2.5% | 26.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77.7% | 51% | -26.7% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 87.9% | 64.2% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 12.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 18.3% | 11.4% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 64% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 14.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolton Close was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2770.0% higher than the Charlestown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolton Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Charlestown and the 50th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Woolton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-10-21 | £140,582 |
| 7 Woolton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2019-07-19 | £120,363 |
| 1 Woolton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2015-03-20 | £130,946 |
| 4 Woolton Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £39,650 | 2010-09-27 | £91,097 |
M40 0HQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M40 0HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston St. Mary's Road , Moston M40 0DF | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | - not rated | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Infant School Moston Lane East , M40 3QJ | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Boys Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Creative and Media Academy 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative and Media Academy for Boys 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,689 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 1out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | - not rated | 1,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Academy | Moston Lane | 382 yd | |
| Mia Mustards Cafe Fourways | 773 Moston Lane | 427 yd | |
| British Raj | 399 Hollinwood Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori Restaurant | 385 Hollinwood Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Noorie Fast Food | 355 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 376 yd | |
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 597 yd | |
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 746 yd | |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn | Broadway | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbowne Chippy | 362 Lightbowne Road | 74 yd | |
| Harrys | 745 Moston Lane | 416 yd | |
| Lucky House | 771 Moston Lane | 427 yd | |
| Double Fortune | 387 Hollinwood Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Smash Capital | 351 Hollinwood Avenue | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Roman Catholic High School NUTHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Boys (Closed) Charlestown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Co-Op Academy North Manchester VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.