Douglas Close is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 8LT 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 Douglas Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 8LW, M45 8RT, M45 8RF, M45 8RE, M45 8SA, M45 8LN, M45 8LF, M45 8LS, M45 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M45 8LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 44.2% | 54.6% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 16.4% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 16.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 6.5% | -5.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 27.2% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 19.4% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.3% | 86% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Close 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 -47.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Douglas Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-28 | £196,826 |
| 24 Douglas Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-01-29 | £120,099 |
| 38 Douglas Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-01-22 | £154,413 |
| 26 Douglas Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2004-10-01 | £206,349 |
| 24 Douglas Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £25,760 | 2004-03-15 | £65,697 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School Mersey Drive , Whitefield M45 8LN | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Parr Lane , Unsworth BL9 8JT | 2out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 2,472 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 | 3,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,668 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 | 4,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,515 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 | 1,102 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 4,052 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 | 464 yd | |
| The Dog Haus | 109 Parr Lane | 613 yd | |
| St Georges Church | Hollins Lane Unsworth | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn, 101 Parr Lane | 627 yd | |
| O'Marleys Queen Anne | 6 Hollins Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami pizza | 1a Pole Lane | 419 yd | |
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 487 yd | |
| White Fish Limited | 65 Parr Lane | 696 yd | |
| Taylor’s fish bar | 131 Randale Drive | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 550 yd | |
| Nisa | 103 Parr Lane | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Unsworth Cricket Club POLE LANE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Bury & Whitefield Jewish Primary BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY BURY AND WHITEFIELD JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Pike Fold Golf Club HILLS LANE | golf | 826 yd |
| Castlebrook High School PARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 870 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.