Higher Road is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 9BD is located in the Urmston 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 Higher Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 9BE, M41 9BH, M41 9LU, M41 9BB, M41 9BL, M41 9BS, M41 9LN, M41 9LL, M41 9BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M41 9BD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% 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 | 54.3% | 56.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 43.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 9BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 45.2% | 46.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.4% | 47.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 16.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 37.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.4% | 90.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95% | 92.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Urmston 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 -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-04 | £306,006 |
| 169A Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-09-13 | £151,201 |
| 169 Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-13 | £161,281 |
| 165 Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-07 | £285,262 |
| 169 Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-20 | £214,000 |
M41 9BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,088 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 | 4,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 5,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Bridgenorth Avenue , Urmston M41 9PA | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School Glastonbury Road , M32 9PD | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davyhulme Primary School Canterbury Road , Urmston M41 0RX | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davyhulme Infant School Canterbury Road , Davyhulme M41 0RX | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 0SP | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | 2out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic College Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar School Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Trafford and Stockport College Group Manchester Road , WA14 5PQ | - not rated | 5,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Parklands School Kingsway Park , Davyhulme M41 7FF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emanuel School Glebelands Road , M33 1PB | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bus Stop Cafe | 200 Stretford Road | 363 yd | |
| Kin Bakehouse Ltd | 52 Gloucester Road | 699 yd | |
| Inforno Neapolitan Pizzeria | 72 Gloucester Road | 699 yd | |
| Kilo Biryani | Victoria Hotel, 12 Atkinson Road | 708 yd | |
| Kara’s Cafe | 9 Victoria Parade | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Mens Club | Urmston Mens Club & Institute, 82 Higher Road | 460 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | 49 Stretford Road | 496 yd | |
| Urmston Masonic Hall | Urmston Masonic, 15 Westbourne Road | 653 yd | |
| The Urmston Hotel | Public House, Stretford Road | 656 yd | |
| Jane Jarvis Dance Studio | 9 Atkinson Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Takeaway | 76 Railway Road | 341 yd | |
| Spice of India | 95 Higher Road | 460 yd | |
| Banga Curries | 102a Higher Road | 460 yd | |
| Urmston Kurry House | 83 Stretford Road | 496 yd | |
| The Royal | 4 Higher Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Foodbank | 229 Winchester Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stretford Road Express (2090), 279 Stretford Road | 822 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 24, Golden Way | 879 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Eden Square | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Antonys Catholic College BRADFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Paramount Sports And Fitness HIGHER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Urmston) FLIXTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Davyhulme Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Davyhulme Park CANTERBURY ROAD | tennis courts | 937 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.