Dunster Drive is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 6WT is located in the Flixton 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 Dunster Drive, Urmston, Manchester, M41 6WT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 6WG, M41 6WU, M41 6WQ, M41 6WR, M41 6NQ, M41 6WZ, M41 6WY, M41 6LS, M41 6WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M41 6WT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 35.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 62% | 56.1% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 19.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 26.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 66.9% | 46.2% | 20.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunster Drive 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dunster Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-23 | £267,137 |
| 7 Dunster Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,500 | 2021-08-13 | £356,754 |
| 4 Dunster Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-25 | £322,133 |
| 22 Dunster Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-29 | £289,749 |
| 24 Dunster Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-03-26 | £312,748 |
M41 6WT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Hall Primary School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC Primary School Woodsend Road South , Flixton M41 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Primary School Liverpool Road , Irlam M44 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 3out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 4,495 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Grand Haveli | Old Nags Head, Liverpool Road | 993 yd | |
| Christine's Tearoom | 86 Liverpool Road | 1,008 yd | |
| St. Clements Court | St. Clements Court, Fiddlers Lane | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat House Inn | Ferry Road | 729 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Irlam Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Fish and Chip Shop | 50 Ferryhill Road | 947 yd | |
| Subway | within Irlam Service Station, Liverpool Road | 967 yd | |
| Raimondos | 55-57 Liverpool Road | 967 yd | |
| American Southern Fried Chicken | 6 Moorfield Parade | 1,002 yd | |
| Golden Crown | 86A Liverpool Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd Express Tescos | 65 Liverpool Road | 967 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 11 Woodsend Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellacre Academy IRLAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Acre Hall Primary School IRLAM ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Woodsend Park Woodsend Road | grass pitches | 991 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.