Bishop Road is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 8GU is located in the Davyhulme 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 Bishop Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 8GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 8QU, M41 8QX, M41 8GR, M41 8QY, M41 6NA, M41 8QT, M41 8GX, M41 6JN, M41 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M41 8GU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 50.8% | 56.9% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 43.1% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 | 26.4% | 26.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 39.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 17.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
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 | 54.2% | 42.8% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 16.2% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 27.2% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 94.7% | 96.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 96.6% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bishop Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-03 | £313,005 |
| 26 Bishop Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-11-05 | £414,573 |
| 30 Bishop Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2021-03-04 | £366,118 |
| 10 Bishop Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-03 | £333,919 |
| 14 Bishop Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2019-02-08 | £362,652 |
M41 8GU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M41 8GU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Nursery School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 3,941 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 | 4,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Hall Primary School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | 2out of 4 | 91 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Hall Primary School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | - not rated | 91 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Infant School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | - not rated | 125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Junior School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | - not rated | 125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Woodsend Road South , Flixton M41 6QB | - not rated | 312 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology College Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | - not rated | 324 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Flixton Girls' High School Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5DR | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 339 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford High School Lydney Road , Flixton M41 8RN | - not rated | 576 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flixton Centre 350 Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5GW | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles and Irlam Pupil Referral Unit Park House , Barton Moss Road M30 7RL | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste & See | 102 Irlam Road | 263 yd | |
| Cafe Bistro | 122 Woodsend Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Irlam Road | 118 yd | |
| Flixton Cricket & Sports Club | Flixton Cricket Club, Lawrence Road | 506 yd | |
| Flixton Ex Service Mens Club | John Alker Memorial Hall, Flixton Road | 763 yd | |
| The Fox Pub & Kitchen | The Fox Pub & Kitchen, 201 Woodsend Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immys Charcoal Grill | 2 Woodsend Road | 145 yd | |
| Shamnah | 471 Moorside Road | 398 yd | |
| Lucy's | 477 Moorside Road | 403 yd | |
| Feng Sheng | 412 Flixton Road | 763 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 446 Flixton Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 11 Woodsend Road | 92 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Woodsend Circle | 426 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 1-5 Ambleside Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acre Hall Primary School IRLAM ROAD | grass pitches | 92 yd |
| Woodsend Park Woodsend Road | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Woodsend Park (Site 2) (Closed) Woodsend Road | tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Wellacre Academy IRLAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Flixton Cricket And Sports Club LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Valley Road VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Flixton Park Flixton Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Davyhulme Park Golf Club GLENEAGLES ROAD | golf | 1,044 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.