Ringley Drive is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 7BX is located in the Pilkington Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ringley Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 7LF, M45 7HT, M45 7UL, M45 7PE, M45 7HR, M45 7PW, M45 7QA, M45 7LX, M45 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M45 7BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 23.1% | 26.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 59.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 18.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 42.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.9% | 75.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 87.1% | 87.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 86.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 15.2% | 46.2% | -31.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 50.8% | 0.5% | 50.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringley Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pilkington Park 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 -18.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ringley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-03-02 | £2,747,312 |
| 5A Ringley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2018-11-30 | £1,092,056 |
| 1B Ringley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2017-07-25 | £1,225,809 |
| 1B Ringley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2017-07-25 | £1,099,452 |
| 9 Ringley Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £217,271 | 2014-05-22 | £413,503 |
M45 7BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M45 7BX 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 1out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,708 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 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 3,494 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 | 4,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,302 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 | 1,603 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 3,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Fayre | 83 Park Lane | 494 yd | |
| Slattery | 197 Bury New Road | 756 yd | |
| Baci | 190-194 Bury New Road | 792 yd | |
| Cotto | 188 Bury New Road | 794 yd | |
| Sindhoor restaurant | 178a Bury New Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 567 yd | |
| The Parkfield Inn | 95 Park Lane | 686 yd | |
| Northern Craft House | 271 Bury New Road | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure City | 144 Park Lane | 681 yd | |
| Mumtaaz | 172 Bury New Road | 792 yd | |
| The Met Bar | 262 Bury New Road | 851 yd | |
| Andrews fried chicken | 130 Bury New Road | 863 yd | |
| Bits N Pizza | 130 Bury New Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 928 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Stand Cricket Club HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Stand Golf Club ASHBOURNE GROVE | golf | 599 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 688 yd |
| Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) Ringley Road | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Sedgley Park Rugby Club (Site 1) PARK LANE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Phillips Park PARK LANE FARM PARK LANE FARM PHILIPS PARK | cycling | 893 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.