Flixton Road is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 5EL is located in the Urmston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 5AB, M41 5AW, M41 9SH, M41 9SF, M41 5AR, M41 9SG, M41 5AA, M41 9BZ, M41 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M41 5EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.1% | 49.3% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.9% | 50.7% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 38.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 54.8% | 54.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5EL this area, 9% 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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 53.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 89.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 89.8% | 90.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 90.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flixton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Urmston average.
Flixton Road has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Urmston and the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Trafford .
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 -82.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Flixton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2004-09-03 | £276,823 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH | 3out of 4 | 92 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davyhulme Primary School Canterbury Road , Davyhulme M41 0RX | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Cornhill Rd , Davyhulme M41 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS | 4out of 4 | 1,100 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 | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,972 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 | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbys Coffee Lounge | 60 Flixton Road | 42 yd | |
| The Deccan Restaurant | 48 Flixton Road | 42 yd | |
| The Three Barrels (Urmston) | 44 Flixton Road | 52 yd | |
| 46 North | 46 Flixton Road | 52 yd | |
| Ortica | 70 Flixton Road | 52 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Schooner Taphouse | 33 Flixton Road | 53 yd | |
| Rokka Turkish Mediteranian Coktail Bar and Grill | 17-21 Flixton Road | 53 yd | |
| The Tim Bobbin | 41 Flixton Road | 180 yd | |
| The Steamhouse | 16 Station Bridge, Station Road | 206 yd | |
| Urmston Conservartive Club | Urmston Conservative Club, 29 Crofts Bank Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy | 15 Flixton Road | 53 yd | |
| Tele Pizza | 29 Flixton Road | 53 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25 Flixton Road | 53 yd | |
| Subway & Eden news | 24-26 Flixton Road | 121 yd | |
| Milano | 63 Flixton Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 24, Golden Way | 170 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Eden Square | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Urmston) FLIXTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Urmston Grammar Academy NEWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Paramount Sports And Fitness HIGHER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Urmston Sports Club MOORSIDE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Davyhulme Park CANTERBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Abbotsfield Park Chassen Road | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Davyhulme Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Chassen Road Chassen Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Flixton Girls' School Flixton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,075 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.