Kingston Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2SB is located in the Didsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingston Road, Manchester, M20 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2SW, M20 2SD, M20 2SP, M20 5QQ, M20 5QG, M20 5QW, M20 5WH, M20 5QA, M20 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 2SB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50.7% | 46.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 36.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 43.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 12% | 5.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.8% | 67% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 18.6% |
| Good health | 21.5% | 21.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -12.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2SB this area, 4.8% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 4.8% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 71.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 85.4% | 81.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 86.3% | 84.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 4.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Burnage 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 -2.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Kingston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2025-03-24 | £2,388,292 |
| 69 Kingston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-07-12 | £1,198,903 |
| 45 Kingston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £774,500 | 2022-05-26 | £834,670 |
| 61 Kingston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £876,500 | 2021-08-20 | £1,074,035 |
| 69 Kingston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £973,000 | 2021-05-28 | £1,203,042 |
M20 2SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M20 2SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 701 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 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 3,587 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 | 4,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Pioneer House British Airways Plc, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Road | 122 yd | |
| St James Church | St James Church, Stenner Lane | 449 yd | |
| Jajoo Indian Street Food and Craft Beers | 846 Wilmslow Road | 509 yd | |
| Tenpin | Megabowl, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road | 587 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Unit 8, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Kingsway | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Didsbury | 852 Wilmslow Road | 447 yd | |
| Barlow Croft | The Bell House, Parrswood Ente, Kingsway | 587 yd | |
| The Gateway/Wetherspoons | 882 Wilmslow Road | 587 yd | |
| Cheshire Line Tavern | The Cheshire Line, Manchester Road | 983 yd | |
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khandoker Restaurant | 812 Kingsway | 598 yd | |
| Khandoker Takeaway | 806 Kingsway | 605 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 831 Wilmslow Road | 617 yd | |
| Senso | 841 Wilmslow Road | 648 yd | |
| Anchors | 812 Wilmslow Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 318 yd | |
| Tesco | Parrs Wood Lane | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 156 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Broad Oak Primary School BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Nuffield Health Didsbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Parrs Wood High School WILMSLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Old Bedians Sports Centre Millgate Lane | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.