Gorton Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5LA is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5LU, M12 5LX, M12 5LD, M12 5WF, M12 5LB, M12 5PB, M12 5PH, M12 5PL, M12 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 5LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 M12 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 44.9% | 46.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 42% | 45.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 12.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around M12 5LA this area, 37.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 37.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 10% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 27.3% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 10.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 76% | 50.2% | -25.8% | 81.4% | -31.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 79% | 64.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 63.9% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 21.3% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 4.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorton Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Gorton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-06-08 | £129,302 |
| 148 Gorton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2009-07-31 | £124,478 |
| 172 Gorton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2007-02-16 | £78,957 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 1out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | - not rated | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 451 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 478 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 751 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College Coffee Shop | Manchester College Of Arts And Technology, Ashton Old Road | 473 yd | |
| Starbucks | The Manchester College, Whitworth Building, Ashton Old Road | 473 yd | |
| Millenium Bakery/Victoria Sandwiches | 50 Crossley Street | 546 yd | |
| Bridge College | Bridge College, Whitworth Street | 642 yd | |
| Hide Out Youth Zone | 1 Queens Avenue | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 541 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 477 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 569 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 718 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, 961 Ashton Old Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, 961 Ashton Old Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.