Colling Close, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M44 6BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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	49.1%	49.3%	0.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50.9%	50.7%	-0.2%	49.0%	1.7%

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 vicinity of M44 6BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	30%	32.1%	2.1%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	52%	-5.4%	44.2%	7.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	5.1%	8.3%	3.2%	6.1%	2.2%

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	49.1%	42%	-7.1%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	37%	42%	5.0%	33.6%	8.4%
Fair health	10.1%	10.6%	0.5%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%	1.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.6%	17.9%	1.3%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	9.3%	-9.8%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	18.3%	-3.7%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	11.3%	5.2%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	18.7%	6.1%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	20.6%	1.1%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	4%	3.9%	-0.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Indian	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	3.1%	-1.7%
White	98.8%	97.6%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.2%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	97%	94.5%	-2.5%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	0%	2.7%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	94.2%	-1.7%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.3%	37.2%	-11.9%
Christian	68.2%	46.2%	22.0%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Colling Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colling Close 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M44 6BY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Colling Close are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Colling Close, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for M44 6BY

Average Price
£330,219

Semi-Detached
£284,877

Terraced
£274,458

Detached
£434,845

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colling Close

Average Price
£364,688

Semi-Detached
£326,816

Terraced
£292,833

Detached
£439,947

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colling CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Colling Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,500	2024-06-14	£257,500
5 Colling Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-09-29	£295,289
16 Colling Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-12-17	£236,039
7 Colling Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2021-04-30	£292,833
19 Colling Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£301,250	2019-10-18	£427,844

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M44 6BY

Employment

M44 6BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 M44 6BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	110
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Self-Employed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Construction	17
Transport and storage	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Information and communication	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Irlam Primary School Liverpool Road , Irlam M44 6NA	3out of 4	265 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE	3out of 4	378 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX	3out of 4	950 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorfield Community Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX	2out of 4	999 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR	1out of 4	1,543 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP	3out of 4	1,725 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR	3out of 4	3,479 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU	3out of 4	4,046 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG	4out of 4	4,214 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP	4out of 4	1,607 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR	- not rated	3,387 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL	- not rated	3,632 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX	3out of 4	5,311 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roosters Coffee Cabin	within Princes Park Garden Centre, Liverpool Road	369 yd
Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre Coffee Shop	within Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre, Liverpool Road	369 yd
D'Grand Haveli	Old Nags Head, Liverpool Road	734 yd
Irlam Vale AFC	within St Josephs Presbytery, Cutnook Lane	938 yd
Christine's Tearoom	86 Liverpool Road	950 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boat House Inn	Ferry Road	330 yd
Lady James Hall	Lady James Hall, Princes Park, Liverpool Road	369 yd
Higher Irlam Social Club	Higher Irlam Social Club, Cutnook Lane	785 yd
Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club	Irlam Steel Recreation And Soc, Liverpool Road	992 yd
Tiger Moth	Swallow Drive	1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ferryhill Fish and Chip Shop	50 Ferryhill Road	281 yd
Bakers Oven	194 Liverpool Road	410 yd
Raimondos	55-57 Liverpool Road	569 yd
Subway	within Irlam Service Station, Liverpool Road	569 yd
American Southern Fried Chicken	6 Moorfield Parade	675 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd Express Tescos	65 Liverpool Road		569 yd
TESCO STORES LIMITED	Woodrow Way		1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Irlam Primary School LIVERPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	361 yd
Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	497 yd
Princes Park Playing Fields Liverpool Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	555 yd
Irlam Steel Recreation Club 524-526 524-526 LIVERPOOL ROAD	grass pitches	993 yd
Moorfield Primary School CUTNOOK LANE	grass pitches	1,026 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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