Shetland Way is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 7FU is located in the Lostock & Barton 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 Shetland Way, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 7FT, M41 7HD, M41 7EX, M41 7FW, M41 7HF, M41 7ET, M41 7EY, M41 7EQ, M41 7FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M41 7FU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 55.1% | 53.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 46.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 28% | 32.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 47.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 46.5% | 50.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 27.2% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 25.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 92.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 98.3% | 93.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shetland Way 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2026-01-19 | £275,368 |
| 97 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-08-22 | £254,119 |
| 103 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-04-14 | £253,427 |
| 95 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,999 | 2022-09-16 | £292,137 |
| 83 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-15 | £326,205 |
M41 7FU 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 2,326 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 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 0SP | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 0SP | - not rated | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS | - not rated | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davyhulme Primary School Canterbury Road , Urmston M41 0RX | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community 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 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar School Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | 2out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic College Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Parklands School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 7FF | - not rated | 537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Church Lane , Edenfield BL0 0QL | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast to Coast | 101a The Orient | 393 yd | |
| Archie’s | 132 The Orient | 414 yd | |
| Thaikhun | 123 The Orient | 447 yd | |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen | 117 The Orient | 455 yd | |
| Bubbleology | UMC01, Upper Mall, Regent Crescent | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 114 The Orient | 500 yd | |
| Swinging Bridge | 18-20 Trafford Boulevard | 937 yd | |
| Castle in the Air | Unit 1 Chill Factor e, Trafford Way | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOU ME SUSHI | Business Management Suite | 430 yd | |
| Spudulike by James Martin | 3 The Orient | 447 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 9 The Orient | 448 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | 127 Peel Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Millies Cookies | 108 Peel Avenue | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit, 15 Neary Way | 505 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 5, Neary Way | 643 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Traders Avenue | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egerton High School KINGSWAY PARK | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Trafford Golf Centre OLD PARK LANE | golf | 690 yd |
| Lees Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| George H Carnall Leisure Centre KINGSWAY PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| Davyhulme Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Chill Factor E TRAFFORD WAY | ski slopes | 1,007 yd |
| Davyhulme Park CANTERBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.