Furness Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 6LX 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 Furness Road, Manchester, M14 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 6NB, M14 6LS, M14 6LZ, M14 6LR, M14 6LU, M14 6JJ, M14 6LY, M14 6NA, M14 6LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M14 6LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 98.3% 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 | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 60.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -43.8% |
| Divorced | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (93%) 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 | 73% | 56.4% | -16.6% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 36.6% | 13.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around M14 6LX this area, 2.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 75% | 64.7% | -10.3% | 16.9% | 47.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 28.3% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.6% | 78.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 88.7% | 88.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 88.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furness Road 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 -20.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Furness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-04 | £343,548 |
| 26 Furness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2023-05-15 | £374,177 |
| 48 Furness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-02-26 | £547,430 |
| 50 Furness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-12-06 | £292,661 |
| 62 Furness Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-09-16 | £590,866 |
M14 6LX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M14 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 256 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 65 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 65 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Cromwell Range , Birch-in-Rusholme M14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heald Place Primary School Heald Place , Rusholme M14 7PN | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School 20 Blue Moon Way , Rusholme M14 7SH | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,187 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haus Fallowfield | 2a Landcross Road | 108 yd | |
| Kej’s | 252 Wilmslow Road | 154 yd | |
| HandleBar | 236-238 Wilmslow Road | 161 yd | |
| 5 A DAY | 234 Wilmslow Road | 161 yd | |
| Nayaab Buffet Restaurant | 5-7 Wilbraham Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 256 | 256 Wilmslow Road | 176 yd | |
| The Studio Bar | 256a Wilmslow Road | 176 yd | |
| The Great Central | Mayfair Court, 306 Wilmslow Road | 307 yd | |
| The Squirrel's Bar | Owens Park, Wilmslow Road | 354 yd | |
| Nest | Basement And Ground Floor, 310 Wilmslow Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkiss Shawerma | 244 Wilmslow Road | 154 yd | |
| Papa Johns Manchester Fallowfield | 254 Wilmslow Road | 154 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 224 Wilmslow Road | 161 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 5a Wilbraham Road | 162 yd | |
| Dessert Daze | 244a Wilmslow Road | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platt Fields Park PLATT FIELDS PARK PLATT FIELDS PARK WILMSLOW ROAD | cycling, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Manchester High School For Girls GRANGETHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Fallowfield) ASHBURNE HALL ASHBURNE HALL OLD HALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Armitage Sports Centre Armitage Sports Centre Armitage Sports Centre Moseley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Fallowfields BIRCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| 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 | 846 yd |
| Kingswood Park RICHMOND ROAD | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| The Manchester Grammar School OLD HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.