Rixtonleys Drive is in Irlam, Manchester and in Salford district. M44 6RN 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 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rixtonleys Drive, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M44 6RP, M44 6RG, M44 6RR, M44 6RU, M44 6RY, M44 6GJ, M44 6GH, M44 6RT, M44 6RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M44 6RN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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% | 31.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 58.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.2% | 60.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10% | 11.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 33.7% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 92.5% | 89.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rixtonleys Drive 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 -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Rixtonleys Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-23 | £240,000 |
| 59 Rixtonleys Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-27 | £312,756 |
| 47 Rixtonleys Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £389,995 | 2022-09-30 | £381,575 |
| 29 Rixtonleys Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-17 | £230,793 |
| 17 Rixtonleys Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-15 | £298,991 |
M44 6RN 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam Primary School Liverpool Road , Irlam M44 6NA | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 4,059 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 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Academy Sale Manor Avenue , M33 5JX | 3out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 5,468 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre Coffee Shop | within Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre, Liverpool Road | 573 yd | |
| Roosters Coffee Cabin | within Princes Park Garden Centre, Liverpool Road | 573 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | within Tesco Stores Ltd, Fairhills Industrial Estate, Woodrow Way | 872 yd | |
| Fiori Di Sophie | 535a Liverpool Road | 985 yd | |
| Single Block Limited | Ground Floor, 547 Liverpool Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady James Hall | Lady James Hall, Princes Park, Liverpool Road | 573 yd | |
| Boat House Inn | Ferry Road | 618 yd | |
| Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club | Irlam Steel Recreation And Soc, Liverpool Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Fish and Chip Shop | 50 Ferryhill Road | 704 yd | |
| Bakers Oven | 194 Liverpool Road | 854 yd | |
| Subway | within Irlam Service Station, Liverpool Road | 943 yd | |
| Raimondos | 55-57 Liverpool Road | 943 yd | |
| American Southern Fried Chicken | 6 Moorfield Parade | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | Woodrow Way | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Express Tescos | 65 Liverpool Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princes Park Playing Fields Liverpool Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Irlam Primary School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Irlam Steel Recreation Club 524-526 524-526 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 959 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.