Spath Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2GT is located in the Didsbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spath Road, Manchester, M20 2GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2QT, M20 2FE, M20 2GU, M20 2RA, M20 2QP, M20 2QX, M20 2UB, M20 2TB, M20 2GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 2GT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.4% | 48.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.6% | 51.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 40.8% | 44.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 66% | 63.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 22.2% | 24.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around M20 2GT this area, 4.7% 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 71.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.6% | 71.6% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 37.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 86.4% | 86.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 87.3% | 86.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 86.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.5% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spath Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Didsbury East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Spath Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2016-03-11 | £1,730,471 |
| 64 Spath Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-02-07 | £846,690 |
| 42 Spath Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2014-01-21 | £2,199,187 |
| 66 Spath Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2011-03-25 | £664,989 |
| 64 Spath Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-02-19 | £659,569 |
M20 2GT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 3,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazarene Theological College | Nazarene Theological College, Dene Road | 218 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 761-763 Wilmslow Road | 417 yd | |
| OKitchen | 43 Barlow Moor Road | 419 yd | |
| Healthy Spirit | 37 Barlow Moor Road | 424 yd | |
| The Art of Tea Ltd | 47 Barlow Moor Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | 3 Barlow Moor Road | 474 yd | |
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 487 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 682 Wilmslow Road | 555 yd | |
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 570 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Duper | 27 Barlow Moor Road | 474 yd | |
| Dhoom Dhaam Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 487 yd | |
| Anchors | 812 Wilmslow Road | 504 yd | |
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 545 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 684-686 Wilmslow Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 555 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Didsbury Golf Club FORD LANE | golf | 762 yd |
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Withington Golf Club Ltd PALATINE ROAD | golf | 833 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 877 yd | |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 955 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.