Ambrose Gardens is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 2YF 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 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, M20 2YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2YE, M20 2ZD, M20 2YN, M20 2YD, M20 2ZE, M20 2ZB, M20 2YB, M20 2XR, M20 2XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 2YF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 53.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50% | 46.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 37.7% | 40.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 46.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 63.2% | 66.3% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 27.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2YF this area, 6.1% 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 71% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 77% | 71.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 84.9% | 80.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 80.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 12.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambrose Gardens 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.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-11-17 | £282,480 |
| 8 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-02 | £161,584 |
| 10 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-09-09 | £286,541 |
| 10 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-03-16 | £318,581 |
| 12 Ambrose Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-29 | £326,145 |
M20 2YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Junior School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Infant School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community 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 | 4,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 5,407 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 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Manchester Jewish Preparatory School 5 Stanton Avenue , West Didsbury M20 8PT | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 141 Barlow Moor Road , M20 2PQ | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbrook School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | - not rated | 715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Christ Church West Didsbury Parish Church, Darley Avenue | 94 yd | |
| Beefeater | Derwent Avenue | 274 yd | |
| Open Kitchen MCR | 2 Christie Way | 294 yd | |
| Barlow Moor Community Centre | Barlow Centre, 23 Mersey Bank Avenue | 378 yd | |
| Spire Manchester Hospital | Spire Manchester Hospital, 170 Barlow Moor Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club | Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club, Barlow Hall Road | 782 yd | |
| The Woodstock | 139 Barlow Moor Road | 793 yd | |
| Saison | 236 Burton Road | 1,061 yd | |
| West Village | 220 Burton Road | 1,061 yd | |
| The George Charles | 244 Burton Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | 34 Mersey Bank Avenue | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Merseybank Playing Fields WATERFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Parkway Playing Fields (Closed) Rylstone Avenue | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club BARLOW HALL ROAD | golf | 883 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.