Ridge Crescent is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 8FN 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 Ridge Crescent, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 8FE, M45 8EG, M45 8FP, M45 8EQ, M45 6EP, M45 8HD, M45 8FQ, M45 8HA, M45 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M45 8FN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 52.9% | 52% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 33% | 38.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 46.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 13.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 16.2% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 41.7% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 90.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 94.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridge Crescent 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 Ridge Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-30 | £261,217 |
| 8 Ridge Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-03-06 | £391,027 |
| 42 Ridge Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-10 | £291,296 |
| 16 Ridge Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-09-21 | £281,202 |
| 24 Ridge Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-09-27 | £256,075 |
M45 8FN 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 5,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 5,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 1out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | - not rated | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,909 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 | 5,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 303 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 634 yd | |
| Moonbeam | 82 Bury Old Road | 846 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 851 yd | |
| Trust House | Charles Street | 853 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 618 yd | |
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 799 yd | |
| Sandwich Cycle | rear of, 60 Bury Old Road | 806 yd | |
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 832 yd | |
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 706 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 1,049 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 896 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.