The Fairway is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 3WS 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 The Fairway, Manchester, M40 3WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 3WH, M40 0DU, M40 3NP, M40 3WW, M40 0DX, M40 3NG, M40 3WG, M40 3NQ, M40 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 3WS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.3% | 53.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 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 vicinity of M40 3WS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 29.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 56.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.2% | 42.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 18.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 17.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 12.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 89.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.7% | 89.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 70.7% | 46.2% | 24.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairway 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 remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 The Fairway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-02-14 | £267,746 |
| 3 The Fairway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-20 | £221,800 |
| 26 The Fairway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-31 | £191,724 |
| 54 The Fairway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-21 | £141,957 |
| 25 The Fairway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-25 | £250,959 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M40 3WS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 5,289 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 | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Infant School Moston Lane East , M40 3QJ | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mather Street Primary School Mather Street , Failsworth M35 0DT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mather Street Infant and Nursery School Mather Street , Failsworth M35 0DT | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Chadderton School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EA | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collective Spirit Free School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8DX | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,456 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 | 4,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,542 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 | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardman Fold Community Special School Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | - not rated | 964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 1out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gossip On Broadway | 2 Broadway | 705 yd | |
| GG's Carribean Take Way Limited | 4 Broadway | 705 yd | |
| The Vine Playgroup | Hazeldene Road | 765 yd | |
| Sugar & Buns | 80 Moston Lane East | 896 yd | |
| The Old Bake House Tearoom | 13 Eastwood Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 919 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 14 Hardman Lane | 1,022 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 1,083 yd | |
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryan's Indian Takeaway | 38 Teddington Road | 234 yd | |
| Broadway Fish and Chips | 94 Broadway | 288 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 10 Broadway | 705 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 18 Broadway | 705 yd | |
| Kurrylicious | 16 Broadway | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Roman Catholic High School NUTHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Lower Memorial Park LOWER MEMORIAL PARK LOWER MEMORIAL PARK PARK AVENUE | tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Mather Street Primary School MATHER STREET | 842 yd | |
| Hardman Fold Community Special School (Closed) Dean Street | 948 yd | |
| Lancaster Club (Closed) Broadway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.