Northfield Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 3RW is located in the Moston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northfield Road, Manchester, M40 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 3RR, M40 3RP, M40 3RE, M40 3RF, M40 3RD, M40 3SW, OL9 8DF, OL9 8DE, M40 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 3RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 42% | 44.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 36.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 19.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.2% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 21.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 85.7% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 97.8% | 89.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 89.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Northfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-31 | £343,262 |
| 107 Northfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-03 | £346,912 |
| 109 Northfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-29 | £345,518 |
| 109 Northfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-12-18 | £273,857 |
| 109 Northfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2008-06-06 | £280,079 |
M40 3RW 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshaw Nursery School Store Street , OL7 9QA | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 4,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Infant School Moston Lane East , M40 3QJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Community School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Junior School Alcester Street , Chadderton OL9 8LD | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chadderton School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collective Spirit Free School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8DX | - not rated | 276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaskenmoor School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PT | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,632 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chances Mentoring Unit 3 Whitegate Business Centre , Jardine Way OL9 9JT | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halcyon Way School Gordon Street , Chadderton | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Bank Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdenton Community Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | - not rated | 1,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hotel by Compass Hospitality | Swallow Bower Hotel, Hollinwood Avenue | 162 yd | |
| Nephra Good Neighbours | 27 Parkfield Road North | 487 yd | |
| Gossip On Broadway | 2 Broadway | 549 yd | |
| GG's Carribean Take Way Limited | 4 Broadway | 549 yd | |
| The Old Bake House Tearoom | 13 Eastwood Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 174 yd | |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn | Broadway | 407 yd | |
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 691 yd | |
| Anglers Arms | 95 Wrigley Head | 905 yd | |
| The Bay Bar | 86 Wrigley Head | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 18 Broadway | 549 yd | |
| Kurrylicious | 16 Broadway | 549 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 10 Broadway | 549 yd | |
| Welcome | 121 Long Lane | 707 yd | |
| Prime Pizza | 331 Hollinwood Avenue | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Hollinwood Avenue | 532 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 430 Broadway | 822 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 650-652 Oldham Road | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Yew Tree Community School ALCESTER STREET | grass pitches | 1,019 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.