Preston Avenue is in Irlam, Manchester and in Salford district. M44 5XB is located in the Cadishead & Lower Irlam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Avenue, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M44 5BH, M44 5DG, M44 5AA, M44 5BE, M44 5ZA, M44 5ZR, M44 5ZB, M44 6AB, M44 5XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M44 5XB is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 45.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 53.9% | 54.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 M44 5XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 48.5% | 51.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 21% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 16.6% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 41.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 18.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.8% | 23% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 9.3% | -12.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85% | 89% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.7% | 92.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 91.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cadishead & Lower Irlam 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Preston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2023-12-15 | £151,359 |
| 19 Preston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-08-18 | £163,765 |
| 3 Preston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-04 | £145,512 |
| 7 Preston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-02-19 | £179,829 |
| 7 Preston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-02-05 | £98,530 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadishead Nursery School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | - not rated | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary Academy Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | 1out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam and Cadishead College Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 2out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology College Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford High School Lydney Road , Flixton M41 8RN | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flixton Centre 350 Flixton Road , Flixton M41 5GW | - not rated | 3,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Changing Lives Isherwood Rd , Nursery farm M31 4BH | - not rated | 4,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rosa Bella | 591-593 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Las Bombas | 597-599 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Cafe Vibe | 601 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Single Block Limited | Ground Floor, 547 Liverpool Road | 297 yd | |
| Fiori Di Sophie | 535a Liverpool Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lounge (Irlam) Ltd | 627-629 Liverpool Road | 46 yd | |
| White Horse | 575 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Irlam Catholic Mens Club | 617-619 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| The Station | The Old Station House, Station Road | 186 yd | |
| Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club | Irlam Steel Recreation And Soc, Liverpool Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice 2000 | 559 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Demore | 579 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Caddy Fried Chicken | 565 Liverpool Road | 145 yd | |
| Grubs N Desserts | 577 Liverpool Road | 162 yd | |
| Way Fung | 564 Liverpool Road | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | Woodrow Way | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irlam And Cadishead Academy Station Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Irlam Steel Recreation Club 524-526 524-526 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Princes Park Playing Fields Liverpool Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 928 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 | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.