Albert Drive is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 8AG is located in the Besses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Drive, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 8AF, M45 8AE, M45 8NR, M45 8DN, M45 8ND, M45 8BB, M45 8JP, M45 8WF, M45 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M45 8AG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 57.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 42.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 37.3% | 42.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 37.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 44.4% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 20.5% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.1% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.5% | 85.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 91.5% | 88.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Drive 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 -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Albert Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-05-15 | £258,721 |
| 20 Albert Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-05-24 | £253,894 |
| 4 Albert Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-03-24 | £316,807 |
| 45 Albert Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-12-01 | £403,552 |
| 20 Albert Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-01-27 | £252,198 |
M45 8AG 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 8AG 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School Mersey Drive , Whitefield M45 8LN | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,910 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 4,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 70 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 732 yd | |
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 807 yd | |
| Miami pizza | 1a Pole Lane | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 842 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.