Silverstone Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 1WF 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 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, M40 1WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 1RH, M40 1RJ, M40 1NH, M40 1UD, M40 1WH, M40 1NF, M40 1WE, M40 1NJ, M40 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 1WF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 43% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 28.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 13.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 23.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 12.1% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 23.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.7% | 84.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 92.5% | 90% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverstone Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-27 | £284,629 |
| 30 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-20 | £222,022 |
| 32 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-01-29 | £332,766 |
| 22 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-12-15 | £290,452 |
| 28 Silverstone Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2018-07-20 | £222,735 |
M40 1WF 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LU | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints C of E Primary School Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School Paddock Lane , Failsworth M35 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Failsworth School Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens ENS 202 Droylsden Road , Newton Heath M40 1NZ | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Vale School 329 North Road , Clayton M11 4NY | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Youth Services Restart Manchester , Alexander House (Gate 2 - Unit 3) M40 2XP | - not rated | 1,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Barm | 77 Culcheth Lane | 525 yd | |
| Burgasm | 3 Mirabel Street | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Heath Catholic Mens Club | 137 Culcheth Lane | 388 yd | |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club | Greaves Fields, Mabel Street | 464 yd | |
| Nelson Tavern | 1 Hulmes Road | 723 yd | |
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sun | 118 Culcheth Lane | 424 yd | |
| The Canadian Newton Health | 38 Scotland Hall Road | 862 yd | |
| Rana’s Kitchen | 34-36 Scotland Hall Road | 862 yd | |
| Hong Liang | 5 Ashworth Street | 951 yd | |
| Everest Momo Station | 84 Crawford Street | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club MABEL STREET | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Brookdale Park DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Orford Road Playing Fields ALDHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 773 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.