The Crescent is in Irlam, Manchester and in Salford district. M44 6FG is located in the Higher Irlam & Peel Green 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 The Crescent, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M44 6FR, M44 6ES, M44 6ER, M44 6FS, M44 6HH, M44 6FT, M44 6ET, M44 6HD, M44 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M44 6FG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.1% | 49% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 29.3% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 20.3% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 18.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.4% | 32% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 24% | 19.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around M44 6FG this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 35.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 16.7% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.6% | 93.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent 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 risen by about 6.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 The Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,400 | 2024-02-29 | £191,892 |
| 146 The Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-12-13 | £209,162 |
| 142 The Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2021-10-22 | £287,536 |
| 144 The Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-11-26 | £232,332 |
| 114 The Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2019-08-19 | £227,098 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M44 6FG 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 | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Community Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX | 2out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Hall Primary School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 3,571 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 | 1,303 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 4,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clements Court | St. Clements Court, Fiddlers Lane | 232 yd | |
| Baked | 43 Fiddlers Lane | 256 yd | |
| Christine's Tearoom | 86 Liverpool Road | 301 yd | |
| Irlam Football Club | Silver Street | 370 yd | |
| D'Grand Haveli | Old Nags Head, Liverpool Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Irlam Social Club | Higher Irlam Social Club, Cutnook Lane | 558 yd | |
| Tiger Moth | Swallow Drive | 779 yd | |
| Boat House Inn | Ferry Road | 937 yd | |
| The Fox Pub & Kitchen | The Fox Pub & Kitchen, 201 Woodsend Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 86A Liverpool Road | 226 yd | |
| Yin Chippy | 70 Liverpool Road | 226 yd | |
| Pizza 88 | 88 Liverpool Road | 226 yd | |
| Golden Seasons | 23 Fiddlers Lane | 334 yd | |
| Shiels Sandwich Bar | 31 Fiddlers Lane | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd Express Tescos | 65 Liverpool Road | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Woodsend Circle | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Street Playing Fields SILVER STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Valley Road VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Moorfield Primary School CUTNOOK LANE | grass pitches | 723 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.