Platt Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 5NF is located in the Fallowfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Platt Lane, Manchester, M14 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 5XE, M14 5WE, M14 5NE, M14 5NN, M14 5WF, M14 5NW, M14 5WH, M14 5NH, M14 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M14 5NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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% | 55.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 44.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 M14 5NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 53.3% | 52.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 32.6% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.5% | 52.7% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 28.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.3% | 24.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 40.1% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.4% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 16.1% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 68.7% | 41.4% | -27.3% | 81.4% | -40.0% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 78.9% | 70.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 71.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Platt Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fallowfield 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 -45.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Platt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-24 | £252,039 |
| 59 Platt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-09-03 | £331,790 |
M14 5NF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M14 5NF 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate 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 |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 4,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heald Place Primary School Heald Place , Rusholme M14 7PN | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC Primary School Yew Tree Road , Rusholme M14 7PW | - not rated | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School 20 Blue Moon Way , Rusholme M14 7SH | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Infant School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP (School Non Attenders Project) Trinity House Community Resource Centre , Grove Close M14 5AA | - not rated | 158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 707 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamia School 42 Great Southern Street , M14 4EZ | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raydan Restaurant | 417 Claremont Road | 358 yd | |
| Empire Lounge | 499 Claremont Road | 366 yd | |
| Walnut Restaurant | 235-237 Wilmslow Road | 380 yd | |
| Malalshaam Arabic Sweets | 229 Wilmslow Road | 380 yd | |
| Kere Shadow Restaurant | 42 Yew Tree Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platt Lane Sport Complex | Yew Tree Road | 322 yd | |
| Three Sixty | 54-56 Wilmslow Road | 533 yd | |
| St Kentigern's Social Club | Wilbraham Road | 845 yd | |
| Victoria Park Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 922 yd | |
| Gilmer Hall Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East Grill | 548 Claremont Road | 384 yd | |
| Kurdistan Breakfast | 4 Grandale Street | 429 yd | |
| Uncle B's Fish & Chips | 189 Wilmslow Road | 452 yd | |
| Istanbul | 187 Wilmslow Road | 452 yd | |
| Sadaf Restaurant & Cafe | 167 Wilmslow Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Ji Super Store | 298-300 Claremont Road | 830 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Metropolitan University (Platt Lane Sports Complex) PLATT LANE COMPLEX PLATT LANE COMPLEX YEW TREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Manchester High School For Girls GRANGETHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Platt Fields Park PLATT FIELDS PARK PLATT FIELDS PARK WILMSLOW ROAD | cycling, tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Xaverian College LOWER PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Fallowfield) ASHBURNE HALL ASHBURNE HALL OLD HALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.