Moreton Avenue is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 8GN is located in the Unsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moreton Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 8GY, M45 8GG, M45 8GP, M45 8GR, M45 8GT, M45 8GF, M45 8SR, M45 8NX, M45 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M45 8GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 36.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 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 | 51.3% | 44.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 35.9% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.3% | 14.1% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 35.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.6% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.3% | 90.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.7% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreton 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 -49.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Moreton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-09-15 | £350,511 |
| 4 Moreton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1998-05-28 | £208,105 |
M45 8GN 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Rufford Drive , Whitefield M45 8PL | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,710 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 | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,493 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 | 690 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Delicatessen | 268 Bury New Road | 210 yd | |
| Peppe's Pizzeria | 264 Bury New Road | 250 yd | |
| Porada | 231 Bury New Road | 259 yd | |
| Hamiltons | 254-258 Bury New Road | 298 yd | |
| Forts Of India | 7-11 Radcliffe New Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Craft House | 271 Bury New Road | 259 yd | |
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Elms Square, Unit 6, Bury New Road | 200 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Elms Square, Unit 3 Bury New Road | 201 yd | |
| The Met Bar | 262 Bury New Road | 250 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 247a Bury New Road | 259 yd | |
| Good Food | 317 Bury New Rd Whitefield | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 168 yd | |
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Stand Cricket Club HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Stand Golf Club ASHBOURNE GROVE | golf | 786 yd |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE | 835 yd | |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.