Shetland Way is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 7HD 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 7HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 7HF, M41 7FU, M41 7EX, M41 7FT, M41 7FW, M41 7ET, M41 7HE, M41 7FS, M41 7ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M41 7HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 M41 7HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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% | 28.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 58% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.7% | 47.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 20.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 26.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.5% | 90.8% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 95.6% | 90.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-14 | £267,227 |
| 78 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2024-08-29 | £270,671 |
| 80 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-28 | £289,749 |
| 74 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,999 | 2018-01-12 | £288,827 |
| 68 Shetland Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-09-29 | £270,082 |
M41 7HD 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davyhulme Primary School Canterbury Road , Davyhulme M41 0RX | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Cornhill Rd , Davyhulme M41 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Primary School Nursery Road , Davyhulme M41 7WW | 3out of 4 | 1,374 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Church Lane , Edenfield BL0 0QL | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast to Coast | 101a The Orient | 465 yd | |
| Nando's | Neary Way | 469 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Neary Way | 469 yd | |
| KFC | Kentucky Fried Chicken, Neary Way | 469 yd | |
| Archie’s | 132 The Orient | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One | 114 The Orient | 574 yd | |
| Swinging Bridge | 18-20 Trafford Boulevard | 997 yd | |
| Castle in the Air | Unit 1 Chill Factor e, Trafford Way | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOU ME SUSHI | Business Management Suite | 500 yd | |
| Spudulike by James Martin | 3 The Orient | 523 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | 9 The Orient | 523 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | 127 Peel Avenue | 542 yd | |
| Chau's | 6 Lostock Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit, 15 Neary Way | 442 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 5, Neary Way | 598 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Traders Avenue | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egerton High School KINGSWAY PARK | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Trafford Golf Centre OLD PARK LANE | golf | 691 yd |
| Lees Field BROADWAY | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| George H Carnall Leisure Centre KINGSWAY PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 826 yd |
| Davyhulme Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Davyhulme Park CANTERBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Chill Factor E TRAFFORD WAY | ski slopes | 1,007 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.