Buttermill Close is in Irlam, Manchester and in Salford district. M44 6TF 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 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buttermill Close, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M44 6TH, M44 6TD, M44 6TA, M44 6TJ, M44 6TG, M44 6FN, M44 6TL, M44 6TN, M44 6TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M44 6TF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 32.4% | 36.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 58.3% | 52.7% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.5% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 | 13.2% | 11.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 23.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 23.8% | -4.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 95.9% | 92% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttermill 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 -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Buttermill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-11 | £296,272 |
| 9 Buttermill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-11-27 | £368,374 |
| 2 Buttermill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2014-08-29 | £513,689 |
| 5 Buttermill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2014-03-31 | £393,677 |
| 9 Buttermill Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-07-02 | £345,918 |
M44 6TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Community Primary School Cutnook Lane , Irlam M44 6GX | 2out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Primary School Liverpool Road , Irlam M44 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,997 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 5,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine's Tearoom | 86 Liverpool Road | 171 yd | |
| St. Clements Court | St. Clements Court, Fiddlers Lane | 211 yd | |
| D'Grand Haveli | Old Nags Head, Liverpool Road | 303 yd | |
| Irlam Football Club | Silver Street | 480 yd | |
| Baked | 43 Fiddlers Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Irlam Social Club | Higher Irlam Social Club, Cutnook Lane | 397 yd | |
| Boat House Inn | Ferry Road | 575 yd | |
| Tiger Moth | Swallow Drive | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Crown | 86A Liverpool Road | 169 yd | |
| Yin Chippy | 70 Liverpool Road | 169 yd | |
| Pizza 88 | 88 Liverpool Road | 169 yd | |
| Golden Seasons | 23 Fiddlers Lane | 294 yd | |
| Shiels Sandwich Bar | 31 Fiddlers Lane | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd Express Tescos | 65 Liverpool Road | 431 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School CUTNOOK LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Silver Street Playing Fields SILVER STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Valley Road VALLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 83.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.