Pickmere Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 1GA 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 Pickmere Avenue, Manchester, M20 1GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 1AA, M20 1AB, M20 1GB, M20 1AF, M20 1AS, M20 1AT, M14 6BU, M20 1AE, M20 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 1GA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 55.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 1GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 55.3% | 58.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 26.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 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 | 47.8% | 42.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 34% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 23.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 34.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 14% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.6% | 59% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 81.8% | 76.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 76.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.8% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 0.3% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickmere 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 -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pickmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-05-17 | £282,986 |
| 1 Pickmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-11-28 | £289,125 |
The percentage of student residents living in M20 1GA 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Junior School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Infant School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Community Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 573 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,669 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 829 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Education 363 Wilmslow Road , M14 6XU | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawgrove School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1QB | - not rated | 1,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ami’s Karahi Kitchen | 72 Mauldeth Road West | 215 yd | |
| Old Moat Childrens Centre | Old Moat Childrens Centre, Old Moat Lane | 399 yd | |
| The Ice Shack | Unit 1c, 160-164 Wellington Road | 534 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Middleton Shopping Centre | 557 yd | |
| Rabbies Noodle Hut | Civic Centre, Rowlandsway | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 438 Wilmslow Road | 595 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe Bar | 448 Wilmslow Road | 595 yd | |
| The Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 454 Wilmslow Road | 635 yd | |
| XLR | 455 Wilmslow Road | 663 yd | |
| St Kentigern's Social Club | Wilbraham Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 94 Mauldeth Road West | 75 yd | |
| Luigi's | 84 Mauldeth Road West | 81 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 68 Mauldeth Road West | 215 yd | |
| Wing on Palace | 36 Old Moat Lane | 454 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 38 Old Moat Lane | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 557 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Hough End Fields Princess Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.