Mayfair Grove is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 6BQ is located in the Besses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayfair Grove, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 6AR, M45 6AP, M45 6AS, M45 6BP, M45 6AT, M45 6DJ, M45 6BT, M45 7AL, M45 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M45 6BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.8% | 47.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 M45 6BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 35.6% | 50.8% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 30.3% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 44.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 16.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 44.3% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 89.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 92.1% | 85.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 86.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfair Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Besses 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 -2.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mayfair Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2020-12-14 | £313,814 |
| 8 Mayfair Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2020-01-27 | £241,508 |
| 3 Mayfair Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-09-06 | £267,079 |
| 3 Mayfair Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2003-02-28 | £211,342 |
| 8 Mayfair Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2000-11-06 | £213,421 |
M45 6BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust House | Charles Street | 165 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 103 Bury New Road | 220 yd | |
| The Mogul Restaurant | 33 Sefton Street | 336 yd | |
| Moonbeam | 82 Bury Old Road | 513 yd | |
| Cafe viuna | 136 Bury New Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 631 yd | |
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 160 yd | |
| Grill it up | 126 Bury New Road | 488 yd | |
| Andrews fried chicken | 130 Bury New Road | 499 yd | |
| Bits N Pizza | 130 Bury New Road | 499 yd | |
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 188 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 527 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Stand Cricket Club HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.