Lapwing Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2PD 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 Lapwing Lane, Manchester, M20 2PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2NS, M20 2WR, M20 2NR, M20 2WT, M20 4ZB, M20 4ZA, M20 3YD, M20 2NU, M20 3YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 2PD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 44.2% | 49.1% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55.8% | 50.9% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.4% 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 | 73.2% | 74.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 14.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 57.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 31.9% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2PD this area, 4.1% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70% | 72.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.9% | 86.2% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 85.4% | 84.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 85.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lapwing Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19 Brankgate Court Lapwing Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-05-13 | £190,419 |
| Flat 2 Brankgate Court Lapwing Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-02 | £219,588 |
| Flat 11 Brankgate Court Lapwing Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2022-08-26 | £234,035 |
| Flat 23 Brankgate Court Lapwing Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-05-27 | £236,055 |
| Flat 12 Brankgate Court Lapwing Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-01 | £203,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in M20 2PD 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 | 138 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,293 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 | 4,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 5,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 5,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Junior School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,336 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 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing School Central Road , Didsbury M20 4ZA | - not rated | 138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawgrove School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1QB | - not rated | 401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Taqwa Islamic School 638 Wilmslow Road , Didsbury M20 6AH | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Preparatory School Lodore Lodge , 638 Wilmlow Road M20 0AH | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolino | 6 Lapwing Lane | 172 yd | |
| The Lime Tree | 8 Lapwing Lane | 172 yd | |
| Zaranda Bar | 1 Lapwing Lane | 214 yd | |
| Zumuku Sushi also T/as Poke Fusion, Katsu, Buns & Wings | 105-107 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 95 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan also T/as K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Lapwing Lane | 172 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 3 Lapwing Lane | 214 yd | |
| Wine and Wallop | 97 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 148b Burton Road | 309 yd | |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club | The Northern, Palatine Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy On Burton Road | 178 Burton Road | 309 yd | |
| Continental Takeaway | 127 Burton Road | 357 yd | |
| Kismet Indian Takeaway | 118 Burton Road | 368 yd | |
| Tokies | 120 Burton Road | 368 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Takeaway | 117 Burton Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 326 yd | |
| Co-Op Store | 175 Burton Road | 334 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 389 yd | |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 935 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 | 52.8% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 304.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 304.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.