Hillwood Avenue is in Manchester and in Bury district. M8 4LU is located in the Sedgley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, M8 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 4LQ, M8 4LX, M25 0DR, M8 4LT, M25 0DS, M8 4LW, M8 4NA, M8 4NH, M8 4WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 4LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 50.5% | 53.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 M8 4LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 56.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 51.4% | 52.1% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 0% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% | 25.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 22.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 56.1% | 50.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 76.6% | 75.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 76.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 2.5% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 9.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillwood Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sedgley 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 -12.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-03-13 | £213,222 |
| 16 Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-09 | £166,547 |
| 2 Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,100 | 2023-09-21 | £279,144 |
| 11 Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-31 | £256,139 |
| 10 Hillwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-04-15 | £302,194 |
M8 4LU 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School Kings Road , Prestwich M25 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Junior Girls' School 64 Upper Park Road , M7 4JA | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetbitshake Ltd | 222 Middleton Road | 110 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 252 Middleton Road | 189 yd | |
| Mister Ali | 293 Middleton Road | 217 yd | |
| Barneys Diner | 207 Middleton Road | 225 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Palace | 291 Middleton Road | 211 yd | |
| The Fortune Place | 211 Middleton Road | 225 yd | |
| Immys Steakbox | 205 Middleton Road | 225 yd | |
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 1,041 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.