Thorn Grove is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 6YJ is located in the Withington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thorn Grove, Manchester, M14 6YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 6YA, M14 6YU, M14 6YG, M14 6YF, M14 6YE, M14 6YR, M14 6XZ, M14 6YD, M14 6YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M14 6YJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.2% 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 | 89.2% | 89.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 51.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -39.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 62.7% | 58.7% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6YJ this area, 4.7% 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 | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 61% | 58.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 42.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 26% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 78.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 88.8% | 77.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 77.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorn Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Withington 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-10-31 | £187,872 |
| 4 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-03-12 | £159,007 |
| 27 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-10-13 | £252,303 |
| 19 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-24 | £233,249 |
| 34 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-20 | £205,720 |
M14 6YJ 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 6YJ 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) | 198 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,406 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 | 3,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Mauldeth Road , Withington M14 6SG | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cringle Brook Primary School 388 Slade Lane , M19 2HT | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfields Junior School Lytham Road , Fallowfield M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfields Infants' School Lytham Road , Fallowfield M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfields Primary School Lytham Road , Fallowfield M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,410 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,410 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 | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Education 363 Wilmslow Road , M14 6XU | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Community Centre/Hub | Ladybarn Community Centre, Royle Street | 173 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 347 Wilmslow Road | 270 yd | |
| Nando's Fallowfield | Unit A, 351-353 Wilmslow Road | 305 yd | |
| Tzatzikis Greek Deli & Takeaway | 325 Wilmslow Road | 367 yd | |
| HQ Restaurant | 317 Wilmslow Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, 353 Wilmslow Road | 307 yd | |
| Nest | Basement And Ground Floor, 310 Wilmslow Road | 389 yd | |
| The Great Central | Mayfair Court, 306 Wilmslow Road | 399 yd | |
| Ladybarn Social Club | 13 Green Street | 504 yd | |
| The Studio Bar | 256a Wilmslow Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Sandwich Bar | 7 Ladybarn Lane | 207 yd | |
| Battered Cod | 1 Ladybarn Lane | 207 yd | |
| Allens Fried Chicken | 327 Wilmslow Road | 367 yd | |
| Grill House | Ground Floor, 316 Wilmslow Road | 385 yd | |
| Abdul's food to go | 324-326 Wilmslow Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 105-109 Mauldeth Road | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Park RICHMOND ROAD | tennis courts | 230 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 | 588 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Ladybarn Park PARSONAGE ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Fallowfields BIRCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Fallowfield) ASHBURNE HALL ASHBURNE HALL OLD HALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Platt Fields Park PLATT FIELDS PARK PLATT FIELDS PARK WILMSLOW ROAD | cycling, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.