Welbeck Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M45 8PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	52.4%	53.2%	0.8%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	47.6%	46.8%	-0.8%	49.0%	-2.2%

Partnership Status

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 8PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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	36.2%	45.2%	9.0%	37.9%	7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	32.9%	-10.7%	44.2%	-11.3%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	10.1%	12.9%	2.8%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	9.2%	7.1%	-2.1%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	34.1%	39%	4.9%	48.4%	-9.4%
Good health	32.2%	34.5%	2.3%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	22.1%	13.6%	-8.5%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	9.7%	8.7%	-1.0%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	1.2%	3.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	21.3%	-17.7%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	14.2%	0.0%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	19.9%	2.5%	13.4%	6.5%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	13.7%	2.7%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	20.4%	8.9%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	5%	5.2%	0.2%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%	0.2%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.1%	93.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	11.8%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% 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	97.8%	91.6%	-6.2%	83.2%	8.4%
European Union	0%	4.6%	4.6%	6.1%	-1.5%
Africa	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.1%	-0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	91.3%	-5.7%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.5%	76.7%	-2.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.2%	37.2%	-3.0%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Welbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welbeck 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.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M45 8PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Welbeck Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Welbeck Close, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for M45 8PB

Average Price
£122,921

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£172,471

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,370

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Welbeck Close

Average Price
£152,496

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£189,384

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£86,098

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Welbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Welbeck Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-12-12	£105,410
56 Welbeck Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-09-01	£183,858
42 Welbeck Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£218,000	2025-06-17	£230,625
20 Welbeck Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-04-30	£166,397
2 Welbeck Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£82,500	2019-08-23	£107,323

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M45 8PB

Employment

M45 8PB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	32
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	6
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	5,438 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	186 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT	- not rated	364 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT	3out of 4	364 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY	3out of 4	686 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Unsworth Primary School Blackley Close , Unsworth BL9 8LY	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH	2out of 4	1,371 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH	- not rated	1,371 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP	3out of 4	1,501 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castlebrook High School Parr Lane , BL9 8LP	- not rated	1,501 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW	3out of 4	2,397 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	3,540 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	4,140 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ	4out of 4	205 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ	- not rated	205 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF	- not rated	785 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH	- not rated	1,231 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP	- not rated	1,288 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forts Of India	7-11 Radcliffe New Road	640 yd
taso tapas bar	3 Radcliffe New Road	640 yd
Porada	231 Bury New Road	650 yd
Roma Delicatessen	268 Bury New Road	664 yd
Sunny Bank Stop Inn	68 Sunny Bank Road	679 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Northern Craft House	271 Bury New Road		650 yd
The Blue Bell	Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road		728 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flavours of India	6 Rufford Parade, Rufford Drive	55 yd
Taylor’s fish bar	131 Randale Drive	479 yd
Good Food	317 Bury New Rd Whitefield	521 yd
Tong Feng House	850A Manchester Road	574 yd
Subway	Elms Square, Unit 6, Bury New Road	580 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	5 Stanley Road		623 yd
Cooperative	376 Parr Lane		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elms Playing Field GEORGE STREET	grass pitches	313 yd
Elms Bank Specialist Arts College RIPON AVENUE		377 yd
Total Fitness (Whitefield) ELMS SQUARE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	501 yd
The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE	health and fitness suite	590 yd
Unsworth Primary School BLACKLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	684 yd
Sunny Bank Primary School HATHAWAY ROAD	grass pitches	825 yd
Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close	grass pitches	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.