Dalton Avenue is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 6DF 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 Dalton Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 6DL, M45 6DU, M45 6EL, M45 6DX, M45 6EN, M45 6DH, M45 6DJ, M45 6DE, M45 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M45 6DF 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.5% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of M45 6DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 32.9% | 34.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 53.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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 | 16.9% | 18.7% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 6.7% | -14.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 32.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 74.8% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.5% 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% | 86.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalton Avenue 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 -19.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-14 | £209,596 |
| 2 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-01 | £293,440 |
| 22 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £228,825 | 2022-11-17 | £231,501 |
| 11 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-17 | £231,151 |
| 4 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-07-30 | £218,770 |
M45 6DF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M45 6DF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,528 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 | 5,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,519 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 333 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 103 Bury New Road | 433 yd | |
| Moonbeam | 82 Bury Old Road | 458 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 525 yd | |
| The Mogul Restaurant | 33 Sefton Street | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 655 yd | |
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 228 yd | |
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 490 yd | |
| Sandwich Cycle | rear of, 60 Bury Old Road | 497 yd | |
| Let's Fress Deli | 70 Bury Old Road | 525 yd | |
| Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | 50 Bury Old Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 144 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 477 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 925 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 753 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 183.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.