Clearwater Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2ED is located in the Didsbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clearwater Drive, Manchester, M20 2ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 1LW, M20 2EU, M20 2EN, M20 2LU, M20 2AN, M20 2AL, M20 2EA, M20 1LX, M20 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 2ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.6% | 48.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 M20 2ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 71.2% | 61.1% | -10.1% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 28.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 71% | 66.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 18.4% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 26.8% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 M20 2ED this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 88.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -12.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.2% | 88.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 54.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.7% | 83.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 90.5% | 80.4% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 80.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clearwater Drive 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 -69.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Clearwater Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-03-31 | £581,273 |
| 15 Clearwater Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2024-05-03 | £550,609 |
| 9 Clearwater Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-23 | £650,595 |
| 27 Clearwater Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £13,870 | 2021-08-04 | £16,128 |
| 25 Clearwater Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £13,870 | 2021-07-26 | £16,059 |
M20 2ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 30 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Deli | 22 The Boulevard | 168 yd | |
| Siemens Plc | Sir William Siemens House, Princess Road | 313 yd | |
| Thyme out Delicatessen / The Hatch | 147 Nell Lane | 394 yd | |
| Spire Manchester Hospital | Spire Manchester Hospital, 170 Barlow Moor Road | 491 yd | |
| Wok and Flame | 206 Burton Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | 236 Burton Road | 518 yd | |
| West Village | 220 Burton Road | 518 yd | |
| The George Charles | 244 Burton Road | 518 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 148b Burton Road | 526 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 3 Lapwing Lane | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rxgym | 20 The Boulevard | 168 yd | |
| The Chippy On Burton Road | 178 Burton Road | 526 yd | |
| Tokies | 120 Burton Road | 642 yd | |
| Kismet Indian Takeaway | 118 Burton Road | 642 yd | |
| Continental Takeaway | 127 Burton Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Store | 175 Burton Road | 556 yd | |
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Hough End Fields Princess Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 865 yd | |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 71.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.8% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.