Thornleigh Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 7RA is located in the Fallowfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornleigh Road, Manchester, M14 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 7RB, M14 7AF, M14 7AH, M14 7AD, M14 7AY, M14 7AJ, M14 7RE, M14 7EZ, M14 7RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M14 7RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 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 7RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 32.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.7% | 42.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 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 | 26.4% | 27.5% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 20.4% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 52.6% | 46.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 77.8% | 74.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 74.8% | 74.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 0.5% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornleigh 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Thornleigh Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-02-24 | £273,001 |
| 36 Thornleigh Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-11-02 | £282,066 |
| 30 Thornleigh Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2009-09-25 | £292,220 |
The percentage of student residents living in M14 7RA 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Junior School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Infant School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,172 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 420 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| SNAP (School Non Attenders Project) Trinity House Community Resource Centre , Grove Close M14 5AA | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Middleton Shopping Centre | 327 yd | |
| Rabbies Noodle Hut | Civic Centre, Rowlandsway | 327 yd | |
| Ariyadh Arabic Restaurant | 308 Platt Lane | 383 yd | |
| Sprinkles | 342a Platt Lane | 419 yd | |
| Campus Kitchen | 26 Wilbraham Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kentigern's Social Club | Wilbraham Road | 318 yd | |
| Platt Lane Sport Complex | Yew Tree Road | 492 yd | |
| Bar 256 | 256 Wilmslow Road | 1,083 yd | |
| The Studio Bar | 256a Wilmslow Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoseki | 292 Platt Lane | 383 yd | |
| Zula Restaurant & Cafe | 312 Platt Lane | 383 yd | |
| Crunchy Bite | 304 Platt Lane | 383 yd | |
| Kam Seng Chippy | 320 Platt Lane | 419 yd | |
| Dallas Pizza | 147 Lloyd Street South | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 327 yd | |
| Shah Ji Super Store | 298-300 Claremont Road | 977 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 | 489 yd |
| Platt Fields Park PLATT FIELDS PARK PLATT FIELDS PARK WILMSLOW ROAD | cycling, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Manchester High School For Girls GRANGETHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 43 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.