Reddish Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7JH is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Reddish Lane, Manchester, M18 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7JN, M18 7JX, M18 7JU, M18 7LD, M18 7JT, M18 7JB, M18 7JG, M18 7LH, M18 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 7JH is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 47.2% | 43.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 56.2% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 M18 7JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 42.3% | 43.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 9% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32% | 45.3% | 13.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 23.9% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 20.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around M18 7JH this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 28.2% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 9% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 21.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 0.4% | 15.6% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 74.8% | 51.5% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 78.8% | 66.4% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 15.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 66.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reddish Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey 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 -25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Reddish Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-03 | £166,722 |
| 39 Reddish Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-20 | £165,437 |
| 55 Reddish Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-10-10 | £74,253 |
| 65 Reddish Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-14 | £230,576 |
| 5 Reddish Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,250 | 2021-03-19 | £147,650 |
M18 7JH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 95 yd | |
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 295 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Puregym, Wall Way | 339 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 21 Wall Way | 339 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 707 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 718 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 718 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 847 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 5 yd | |
| Reddish Tandoori | 27 Reddish Lane | 5 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 59 Reddish Lane | 5 yd | |
| Cottage Chippy | 22 Reddish Lane | 40 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 116 Reddish Lane | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 1,030 yd | |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | 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 | 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 | 98.1% |
| 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 | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.