Oxford Avenue is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 6DQ 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 Oxford Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 6DY, M45 6BZ, M45 6DP, M45 6DG, M45 6DR, M45 6BW, M45 6BX, M45 6DW, M45 6DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M45 6DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 44.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 54.1% | 47.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 79.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 86.7% | 83.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 83.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford 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 -34.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oxford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2022-09-21 | £99,012 |
| 2 Oxford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-01-14 | £188,209 |
| 18 Oxford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £162,250 | 2021-03-12 | £196,060 |
| 8 Oxford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-10-11 | £125,495 |
| 8 Oxford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2016-11-29 | £126,399 |
M45 6DQ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,897 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 | 4,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,727 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 | 360 yd | |
| Cafe viuna | 136 Bury New Road | 440 yd | |
| The Mogul Restaurant | 33 Sefton Street | 520 yd | |
| Sindhoor restaurant | 178a Bury New Road | 544 yd | |
| Raya Restaurant Whitefiel Ltd T/A Yara Restaurant | 184 - 186 Bury New Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 764 yd | |
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Northern Craft House | 271 Bury New Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill it up | 126 Bury New Road | 426 yd | |
| Andrews fried chicken | 130 Bury New Road | 427 yd | |
| Bits N Pizza | 130 Bury New Road | 427 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 442 yd | |
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 493 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 598 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 757 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Stand Cricket Club HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.