Higher Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M41 9NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.9%	50.9%	5.0%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	54.1%	49.1%	-5.0%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 9NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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	47.3%	45.9%	-1.4%	37.9%	8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	29.9%	28%	-1.9%	44.2%	-16.2%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	8.5%	12.2%	3.7%	9.1%	3.1%
Widowed	10.7%	11.6%	0.9%	6.1%	5.5%

Health

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	42.2%	43.7%	1.5%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	34.3%	33.6%	-0.7%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	15.6%	16.5%	0.9%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	6.9%	4.9%	-2.0%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.2%	15.2%	-4.0%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	8.8%	-8.9%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	13.7%	-0.7%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.2%	1.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	16.7%	4.3%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	27.6%	35.3%	7.7%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	5.4%	5.2%	-0.2%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Chinese	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1%	2.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	1.5%	4.4%	2.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Other Asian	2.2%	0.5%	-1.7%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	1.0%	1.8%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.5%	0.8%	-2.7%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	84.2%	82%	-2.2%	81.4%	0.6%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	84.5%	-7.8%	83.2%	1.3%
European Union	2.7%	6.7%	4.0%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	5.7%	2.0%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	84.2%	-6.2%	83.2%	1.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	9.6%	8.1%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	1.9%	2.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
Ireland	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	46%	46.2%	-0.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	7%	6.5%	0.5%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Higher Road dangerous?

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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in M41 9NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Higher Road are based on 96 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Trafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Higher Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for M41 9NS

Average Price
£372,059

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£372,059

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higher Road

Average Price
£301,226

Semi-Detached
£292,933

Terraced
£269,525

Detached
£608,548

Flats/Maisonettes
£210,346

Other
£386,054

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higher Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Higher Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£199,000	2011-04-15	£386,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M41 9NS

Employment

M41 9NS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	135
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	25
Financial and insurance activities	14
Education	13
Information and communication	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
English Martyrs' RC Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH	3out of 4	377 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Urmston Primary School Wycliffe Road , Urmston M41 5AH	3out of 4	479 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Davyhulme Primary School Canterbury Road , Davyhulme M41 0RX	4out of 4	687 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Primary School Bridgenorth Avenue , Urmston M41 9PA	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS	4out of 4	1,195 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG	4out of 4	607 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD	- not rated	1,166 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL	3out of 4	1,835 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP	3out of 4	3,014 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH	- not rated	4,679 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR	- not rated	1,357 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG	3out of 4	1,686 yd	Free schools special	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX	3out of 4	2,883 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP	4out of 4	3,136 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Haldi Spice Express	2-4 Victoria Parade	43 yd
Kara’s Cafe	9 Victoria Parade	59 yd
Kilo Biryani	Victoria Hotel, 12 Atkinson Road	84 yd
County Grills	6 Station Bridge Road, Station Road	96 yd
Leoncino Pizza Romana	10 Station Bridge, Station Road	99 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Barking Dog	9 Higher Road	1 yd
The Steamhouse	16 Station Bridge, Station Road	96 yd
Jane Jarvis Dance Studio	9 Atkinson Road	105 yd
Kelder Ltd	20 Station Road	132 yd
Urmston Conservartive Club	Urmston Conservative Club, 29 Crofts Bank Road	144 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal	4 Higher Road	55 yd
Whittakers	12 Station Road	132 yd
Pinocchios	10 Station Road	132 yd
Charlie's Fish and Chip Shop	Charlies Chips, Hilton Avenue	147 yd
Subway & Eden news	24-26 Flixton Road	195 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Unit 24, Golden Way		184 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Eden Square		254 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Paramount Sports And Fitness HIGHER ROAD	health and fitness suite	157 yd
Anytime Fitness (Urmston) FLIXTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	158 yd
Davyhulme Park CANTERBURY ROAD	tennis courts	704 yd
Urmston Grammar Academy NEWTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	711 yd
Davyhulme Primary School CANTERBURY ROAD	grass pitches	748 yd
Urmston Sports Club MOORSIDE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	751 yd
St Antonys Catholic College BRADFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,068 yd
Abbotsfield Park Chassen Road	tennis courts	1,093 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.