Protector Way is in Irlam, Manchester and in Salford district. M44 6ZZ 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 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Protector Way, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6ZZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M44 6ZT, M44 5XA, M44 6ZA, M44 6BH, M44 6ZR, M44 6ZS, M44 5BE, M44 6GN, M44 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M44 6ZZ 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 6ZZ, 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 Protector Way 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 -17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protector Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-08-20 | £71,654 |
| 2 Protector Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-21 | £229,087 |
| 3 Protector Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2021-12-03 | £193,673 |
| 2 Protector Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2021-11-26 | £194,565 |
| 1 Protector Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-10-18 | £183,993 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Primary School Liverpool Road , Irlam M44 6NA | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Endowed Primary School Chapel Road , Irlam M44 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Buckingham Road , Cadishead M44 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 5,095 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 | 2,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Block Limited | Ground Floor, 547 Liverpool Road | 22 yd | |
| Fiori Di Sophie | 535a Liverpool Road | 93 yd | |
| La Rosa Bella | 591-593 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Las Bombas | 597-599 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Cafe Vibe | 601 Liverpool Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 575 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Irlam Catholic Mens Club | 617-619 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club | Irlam Steel Recreation And Soc, Liverpool Road | 162 yd | |
| Corner Lounge (Irlam) Ltd | 627-629 Liverpool Road | 289 yd | |
| The Station | The Old Station House, Station Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Way Fung | 564 Liverpool Road | 64 yd | |
| Grubs N Desserts | 577 Liverpool Road | 137 yd | |
| Spice 2000 | 559 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Demore | 579 Liverpool Road | 154 yd | |
| Caddy Fried Chicken | 565 Liverpool Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | Woodrow Way | 296 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Irlam Steel Recreation Club 524-526 524-526 LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Irlam And Cadishead Academy Station Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Princes Park Playing Fields Liverpool Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Irlam And Cadishead Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| Irlam Primary School LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 915 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.