Edge Lane is in Openshaw, Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 1DG is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edge Lane, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 1GP, M11 1BT, M11 1EW, M11 1GN, M43 6BA, M11 1DR, M11 1EA, M11 1DU, M11 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M11 1DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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% | 53.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 40.8% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 37.1% | 12.0% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 48.6% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 29% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 14.8% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 26.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 35.3% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 20.4% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 78.4% | 52.1% | -26.3% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 82.4% | 62.4% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 62.4% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.8% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edge Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton & Openshaw 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit H Edge Lane Business Park Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,600,000 | 2019-03-08 | £6,182,166 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 1DG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary School Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 832 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden School Mathematics and Computing College for Girls Manor Road , Droylsden M43 6QD | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Reas Diner | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 203 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 203 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 235 yd | |
| Manchester Settlement | New Roundhouse, 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road | 309 yd | |
| Age UK | Openshaw Day Centre, Catherine Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 322 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 354 yd | |
| Buxton Inn | Buxton Inn, 339 Manchester Road | 643 yd | |
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 676 yd | |
| Jolly Carter Inn | Jolly Carter Inn, 231 Manchester Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky's | 1305-1307 Ashton Old Road | 263 yd | |
| Sunrise Caribbean | 1317 Ashton Old Road | 263 yd | |
| Foodaholic | 1351 Ashton Old Road | 280 yd | |
| Cluck N Crust | 1340 Ashton Old Road | 309 yd | |
| 333 Take Away | 1276 Ashton Old Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 246 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 321 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 146 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Droylsden Academy MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
| Droylsden Academy (Closed) Manor Road | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.