Northen Grove is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2NW 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 Northen Grove, Manchester, M20 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2LL, M20 2NN, M20 2NA, M20 2WQ, M20 2LJ, M20 2JN, M20 2DH, M20 2JL, M20 2WA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 2NW is primarily male, with 56% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 44% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -7.0% |
| Male | 58.9% | 56% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 7.0% |
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 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.1% 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 | 72.4% | 71.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 33.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.6% | 20.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 58.6% | 53.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2NW this area, 3% 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 74.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.9% | 74.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 40.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.6% | 86.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 84.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 81.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.8% | 37.2% | 25.6% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northen Grove 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 -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Northen Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2024-04-30 | £765,246 |
| 72 Northen Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-04-03 | £788,592 |
| Flat 2 70 Northen Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-09-20 | £163,073 |
| 38 Northen Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2022-03-17 | £380,825 |
| 32 Northen Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-07-30 | £560,194 |
M20 2NW 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 2NW 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,727 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 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,466 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 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 4,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,184 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 | 2,650 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 | 314 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Community Hospital also T/as The Hive Cafe | Nell Lane | 182 yd | |
| Albert's Restaurant and Bar | 120-122 Barlow Moor Road | 196 yd | |
| Durbar Square Restaurant | 96 Barlow Moor Road | 323 yd | |
| Sansou | 108 Barlow Moor Road | 323 yd | |
| Yes Lah MCR | 102 Barlow Moor Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodstock | 139 Barlow Moor Road | 264 yd | |
| The George Charles | 244 Burton Road | 332 yd | |
| Saison | 236 Burton Road | 332 yd | |
| West Village | 220 Burton Road | 332 yd | |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club | The Northern, Palatine Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy On Burton Road | 178 Burton Road | 508 yd | |
| Kismet Indian Takeaway | 118 Burton Road | 757 yd | |
| Tokies | 120 Burton Road | 757 yd | |
| Continental Takeaway | 127 Burton Road | 794 yd | |
| Rxgym | 20 The Boulevard | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Store | 175 Burton Road | 337 yd | |
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 681 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 269 yd | |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 359 yd |
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 437 yd | |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 591 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Merseybank Playing Fields WATERFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.