Boundary Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M15 6NW is located in the Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boundary Lane, Manchester, M15 6NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M15 6HN, M15 6QL, M15 6NS, M15 6WR, M15 6FN, M15 6NN, M15 6NT, M15 6LR, M15 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M15 6NW is primarily male, with 62.6% of the population 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 | 41.7% | 37.4% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -13.6% |
| Male | 58.3% | 62.6% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 13.6% |
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 M15 6NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 68.4% | 64.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 18.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.5% | 45.6% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 37% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.6% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 23.9% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 40.7% | 33.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -48.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 54.4% | 52.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 19% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 12.1% | -7.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 52.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 29.2% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 4.3% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 6.6% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 64 Fulton Court Boundary Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-10-01 | £90,273 |
The percentage of student residents living in M15 6NW 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 | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Denmark Road , Moss Side M15 6JS | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 2,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 624 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 748 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 802 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Recipe also T/as Sodexo | Bright Building, Manchester Science Park, 5 Pencroft Way | 238 yd | |
| Old Abbey Taphouse | The Old Abbey Inn, 20 Pencroft Way | 283 yd | |
| The Filling Station | Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street | 296 yd | |
| Library Lounge Cafe/Coffee Cart | John Rylands Library, Burlington Street | 380 yd | |
| Peace Garden Restaurant | 57 Booth Street West | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ducie Arms | Ducie Arms, 52-54 Devas Street | 371 yd | |
| The Union MMU | 21 Higher Cambridge Street | 442 yd | |
| BrewDog Outpost Manchester | 144 Oxford Road | 540 yd | |
| Salutation Tavern | 12 Higher Chatham Street | 565 yd | |
| 532 Bar & Kitchen | University of Manchester Students Union, Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Chinese Food | 12 Greenheys Lane | 105 yd | |
| Bentokingplus | 9 Greenheys Lane | 105 yd | |
| Panku Hulme | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 565 yd | |
| Hot Potato | Unit 2, University of Manchester Students Union, Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road | 566 yd | |
| Da Oli | Unit 6b, 26 Hulme High Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 731 yd | |
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sports Centre HIGHER CAMBRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Active Lifestyles Centre HAWSWORTH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Webster Primary School DENMARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 570 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| Manchester Academy MOSS LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK GREAT WESTERN STREET | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 924 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.