Dene Road is in Didsbury, Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2GU 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 Dene Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2FE, M20 2GT, M20 2GF, M20 2QT, M20 2UB, M20 2TA, M20 2QU, M20 2TB, M20 2UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 2GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.2% | 38% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 62.8% | 53.2% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 33.4% | 8.5% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2GU this area, 4.4% 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.5% | 70.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77.6% | 72.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 81% | 72.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 72.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.6% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 4.1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Dene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2017-04-28 | £1,188,503 |
| 109 Dene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2014-12-18 | £1,102,239 |
| 101 Dene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-09-30 | £656,639 |
| 99 Dene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £513,000 | 2009-11-09 | £1,186,875 |
| 88 Dene Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2009-08-21 | £941,385 |
M20 2GU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M20 2GU 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,360 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 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,423 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 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,801 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 | 4,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,010 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 | 3,578 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 | 559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 2,098 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 | 141 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 761-763 Wilmslow Road | 457 yd | |
| OKitchen | 43 Barlow Moor Road | 497 yd | |
| Healthy Spirit | 37 Barlow Moor Road | 503 yd | |
| The Art of Tea Ltd | 47 Barlow Moor Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 549 yd | |
| Nelson | 3 Barlow Moor Road | 551 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 682 Wilmslow Road | 633 yd | |
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 648 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoom Dhaam Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 549 yd | |
| Super Duper | 27 Barlow Moor Road | 551 yd | |
| Anchors | 812 Wilmslow Road | 554 yd | |
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 611 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 684-686 Wilmslow Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 575 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 575 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Didsbury Golf Club FORD LANE | golf | 709 yd |
| Withington Golf Club Ltd PALATINE ROAD | golf | 755 yd |
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 899 yd | |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.