Flixton Road is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 5BG is located in the Urmston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 5BF, M41 5BR, M41 5BQ, M41 5BN, M41 5BX, M41 5BS, M41 5BT, M41 5BW, M41 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M41 5BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.5% | 52.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 M41 5BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 37.6% | 42.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 54.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 M41 5BG this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 7.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 11.6% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 46.3% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 92.6% | 88.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 95.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 96.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flixton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Davyhulme 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132C Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-02 | £296,467 |
| 132A Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-12-05 | £440,830 |
| 124 Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-19 | £260,000 |
| 128 Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-04-06 | £912,176 |
| 150 Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-03-08 | £234,434 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Junior School Hereford Grove , Urmston M41 5AJ | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH | - not rated | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Cornhill Rd , Davyhulme M41 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar School Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | - not rated | 300 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Flixton Girls' High School Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5DR | - not rated | 633 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | 2out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 5,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flixton Centre 350 Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5GW | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Parklands School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 7FF | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Explorers | 106-108 Flixton Road | 160 yd | |
| Spice Mafia / Bull Burgers | 43 Flixton Road | 294 yd | |
| La Torre | 94 Flixton Road | 320 yd | |
| Adrak Restaurant | 96 Flixton Road | 320 yd | |
| Samirs Restaurant Middle Eastern Food | 80 Flixton Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Copper Hatch | 122 Flixton Road | 88 yd | |
| The Tim Bobbin | 41 Flixton Road | 294 yd | |
| Flixton Conservative Club | Abbotsfield, 193 Flixton Road | 340 yd | |
| Urmston Cricket, Hockey, Bowls, Tennis & Social Club | The Clubhouse, Moorside Road | 374 yd | |
| Prairie Schooner Taphouse | 33 Flixton Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Fish Bar | 148 Flixton Road | 11 yd | |
| Canton Taste Chinese | 116 Flixton Road | 159 yd | |
| Milano | 63 Flixton Road | 294 yd | |
| Rosita’s Pizzeria | 73 Princess Road | 448 yd | |
| Mizan Tandoori | 3 Bowfell Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 24, Golden Way | 618 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Eden Square | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy NEWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Abbotsfield Park Chassen Road | tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Urmston Sports Club MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Chassen Road Chassen Road | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Flixton Girls' School Flixton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Urmston) FLIXTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Urmston Leisure Centre BOWFELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School FLIXTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| Trafford Football Club SHAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| William Wroe Golf Course (Closed) Penny Bridge Lane | golf | 831 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.