Hillcrest Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M19 2RX is located in the Levenshulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, M19 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M19 2RT, M19 2WJ, M19 2RU, M19 2RR, M19 2QY, SK4 5AZ, M19 2QZ, M19 2QD, M19 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M19 2RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 53.9% | 49.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 41.7% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 42.4% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.8% | 17.1% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 34.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 5.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 31.8% | 34.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 31.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49% | 48% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 77.3% | 76.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 14.2% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 75.7% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 19.3% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 2.2% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Burnage 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 -16.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-24 | £259,267 |
| 7 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-01-30 | £399,980 |
| 11 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-11-13 | £296,397 |
| 7 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-31 | £246,872 |
| 7 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-03-31 | £246,872 |
The percentage of student residents living in M19 2RX 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Broom Avenue , Levenshulme M19 2UH | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Heaton Chapel Wellington Road North , Heaton Chapel SK4 4QG | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Manchester Clare Road , Levenshulme M19 2QW | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Community Primary School Chapel Street , Levenshulme M19 3GH | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Park Primary School Errwood Road , Levenshulme M19 2PF | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy Glenfield Road , Heaton Chapel SK4 2QP | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 5,434 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 | 5,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton School St James Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4RE | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadstones School Room 413 , Broadstone Mill SK4 5HS | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Covenant Christian School 48 Heaton Moor Road , Heaton Moor SK4 4NX | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 4-6 Park Grove , M19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Monarch Leisure Park, Lloyd Road | 190 yd | |
| McDonalds Franchise | 1093 Stockport Road | 314 yd | |
| The Beehive Cafe And Takeaway | 455 Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel | 724 yd | |
| Snap Me | 1013 Stockport Road | 774 yd | |
| Rhythm & Spice | 995 Stockport Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordie | 1044 Stockport Road | 975 yd | |
| Grey Horse Public House | Grey Horse, 99 Broadstone Road | 1,034 yd | |
| The Levenshulme | 959 Stockport Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sea | 1208 Stockport Road | 378 yd | |
| D & F Kitchen | 453 Manchester Road, Heaton Chapel | 724 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 341 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel | 745 yd | |
| SK Spice | 337 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel | 745 yd | |
| The Miramar Chinese Takeaway | 339 Wellington Road North, Heaton Chapel | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank S.M.M.C.A. | 1 Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel | 191 yd | |
| Aldi | Weybrook Road, Heaton Chapel | 191 yd | |
| Go Local | 18-20 Keswick Road, Heaton Chapel | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marbury Road (Closed) Marbury Road | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Cringle Playing Fields BOUNDARY COURT BOUNDARY COURT CROSSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Peel Moat Sports And Target Fitness Centre (Closed) Buckingham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 852 yd |
| Heaton School ST. JAMES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Deano'S Gym HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Club (Reddish) HOULDSWORTH MILL HOULDSWORTH MILL WATERHOUSE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Life Leisure Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Houldsworth Village Broadstone Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.