Rivermead Way is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 8SF is located in the Besses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rivermead Way, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 8SE, M45 8SB, M45 8SG, M45 8SL, M45 8SD, M45 6DP, M45 6DY, M45 8SJ, M45 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M45 8SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 44.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 54.1% | 47.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 79.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 86.7% | 83.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 83.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermead Way 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rivermead Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2026-03-06 | £284,000 |
| 17 Rivermead Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-15 | £266,567 |
| 8 Rivermead Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-01 | £287,072 |
| 8 Rivermead Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-07-11 | £288,692 |
| 1 Rivermead Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-12-06 | £266,478 |
M45 8SF 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 1out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , M25 2BW | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust House | Charles Street | 569 yd | |
| Cafe viuna | 136 Bury New Road | 640 yd | |
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 686 yd | |
| Sindhoor restaurant | 178a Bury New Road | 717 yd | |
| Raya Restaurant Whitefiel Ltd T/A Yara Restaurant | 184 - 186 Bury New Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 979 yd | |
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | 103 Moss Lane | 423 yd | |
| Andrews fried chicken | 130 Bury New Road | 629 yd | |
| Bits N Pizza | 130 Bury New Road | 629 yd | |
| Grill it up | 126 Bury New Road | 630 yd | |
| Jheel Express | 1 Albert Place | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 617 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 804 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 5 Stanley Road | 982 yd | |
| Cooperative | 376 Parr Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 976 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Stand Cricket Club HAMILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.