Thurlwood Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 1DQ is located in the Old Moat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, M20 1DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 1DZ, M20 1DB, M20 1DS, M20 1PL, M20 1DG, M20 1DT, M20 1DL, M20 1DN, M20 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 1DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 51% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 M20 1DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 30.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45% | 51.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 19.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 32.8% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 75.7% | 55.8% | -19.9% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 83.7% | 72.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 15.6% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 72.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlwood Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chorlton Park 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 -12.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% 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 Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-11 | £269,877 |
| 6 Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2020-06-15 | £300,891 |
| 20 Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-23 | £255,116 |
| 24 Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2018-12-03 | £152,477 |
| 26 Thurlwood Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2018-11-16 | £295,447 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,316 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 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Childrens Centre | Old Moat Childrens Centre, Old Moat Lane | 258 yd | |
| Hough End Leisure Centre | 480 Princess Road | 368 yd | |
| Zen Sushiya | 459 Princess Road | 536 yd | |
| Ami’s Karahi Kitchen | 72 Mauldeth Road West | 775 yd | |
| Hollywood Burgers and Shakes | Ground Floor, 30 Copson Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fudwaves | 28 Burton Road | 713 yd | |
| WPHI | 2 Burton Road | 879 yd | |
| The Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 454 Wilmslow Road | 947 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 438 Wilmslow Road | 956 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe Bar | 448 Wilmslow Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Massala | 461 Princess Road | 536 yd | |
| Bento King Withington | 467 Princess Road | 536 yd | |
| Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion | 469a Princess Road | 536 yd | |
| Wing on Palace | 36 Old Moat Lane | 641 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 38 Old Moat Lane | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 868 yd | |
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 904 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 931 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Hough End Fields Princess Road | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 826 yd | |
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,074 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 152.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.