Droylsden Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 1HU is located in the Miles Platting & Newton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 1HY, M40 1HP, M40 1HX, M40 1HW, M40 1HN, M40 1HL, M40 1JD, M40 2JN, M40 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 1HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 M40 1HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 47.4% | 53.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 19% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (70%) 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 | 34.6% | 41.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.3% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around M40 1HU this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 39.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 10.8% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 87.8% | 80.7% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 89.8% | 84% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 83.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Droylsden Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Miles Platting & Newton Heath 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 -27.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-11-11 | £174,975 |
| 63 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2012-11-26 | £96,591 |
| 71 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2008-07-18 | £170,691 |
| 113 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,950 | 2005-09-16 | £167,470 |
| 65 Droylsden Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2003-10-01 | £133,583 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C of E Primary School Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LS | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LU | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Lane Academy Briscoe Lane , Newton Heath M40 2TB | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Broadhurst Williams Road , Moston M40 0BX | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 4,266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 1169 Oldham Road | 305 yd | |
| Mama Annes | Morton Street | 471 yd | |
| Burgasm | 3 Mirabel Street | 494 yd | |
| Cafe Barm | 77 Culcheth Lane | 499 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1047 Oldham Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Heath Cricket Club | Greaves Fields, Mabel Street | 555 yd | |
| Newton Heath Catholic Mens Club | 137 Culcheth Lane | 663 yd | |
| Failsworth Home Guard Club | Failsworth Home Guard Old Comr, Poplar Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grillchill | 35 Old Church Street | 173 yd | |
| Pureflavas Takeaway 876 | 57 Old Church Street | 173 yd | |
| Chaplins Pizza | 47 Old Church Street | 173 yd | |
| Peppers Newton Heath | 80 Old Church Street | 194 yd | |
| Smash Doner Shakes | 72 Old Church Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Superstore, Poplar Street | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orford Road Playing Fields ALDHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club MABEL STREET | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Brookdale Park DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Lancaster Club (Closed) Broadway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Bodyworx (Ladies Only) (Closed) 105-109 105-109 Somerset Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.