Oakwell Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 4PY is located in the Kersal & Broughton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakwell Drive, Salford, M7 4PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 4WR, M7 4QW, M7 4GY, M7 4PZ, M7 4ZW, M7 4JA, M8 4HF, M7 4ZY, M7 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M7 4PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.9% | 1.4% | 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 vicinity of M7 4PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 14.4% | -14.7% | 37.9% | -23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 73.4% | 19.4% | 44.2% | 29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 60.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 27.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 26.6% | 20.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 35.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 50.5% | 42.0% | 2.7% | 47.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 82.7% | 41.3% | -41.4% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 61.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 61.5% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 29.2% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 23.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 72.2% | 61.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 25.4% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 4.5% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 4.3% | 46.2% | -41.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 32.8% | 0.5% | 32.3% |
| Muslim | 51.8% | 6.5% | 45.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwell Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheetham 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 -64.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oakwell Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £782,500 | 2025-03-04 | £827,874 |
| 19 Oakwell Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-09-30 | £504,435 |
| 15 Oakwell Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2022-04-12 | £550,123 |
| 7 Oakwell Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-04-30 | £504,435 |
| 9 Oakwell Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-04-08 | £451,024 |
M7 4PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 109 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School Kings Road , Prestwich M25 0HT | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Primary School Cavendish Road , M7 4WP | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,320 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 | 1,669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Junior Girls' School 64 Upper Park Road , M7 4JA | - not rated | 66 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 190 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Elisheva Beis Menachem , Park Lane M7 4JD | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield College Kitchen | 38-40 Upper Park Road | 206 yd | |
| pagoda | 1 Bury Old Road | 312 yd | |
| Noshers | 84 Kings Road | 718 yd | |
| Wingville | 82 Bury Old Road | 728 yd | |
| Mr Delicious | 84 Bury Old Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Won Sheng | 25 Bury Old Road | 423 yd | |
| Bennys Bistro | 47b Bury Old Road | 574 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 53 Bury Old Road | 642 yd | |
| The Jungle Grill | 92 Bury Old Road | 728 yd | |
| Baghdads Restaurant Ltd | 22a King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Swim School PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 169 yd |
| Cheetham Hill Cricket Club CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CATHERINE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 195 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 746 yd | |
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| St Gabriel Church BISHOPS ROAD | 848 yd | |
| Manchester Maccabi Community And Sports Club BURY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 904 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 23.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.