Old Moat Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 3FL is located in the Old Moat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Moat Lane, Manchester, M20 3FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 3GJ, M20 3GG, M20 3EE, M20 3FE, M20 3FR, M20 3EF, M20 3FF, M20 3GH, M20 3FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 3FL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77% 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 | 80.5% | 77% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.9% | 16.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 57.9% | 51.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 43.5% | 33.8% | -9.7% | 16.9% | 16.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 41.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79.1% | 70.9% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 85.2% | 77.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 84.6% | 77.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Moat Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Didsbury West 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 -60.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Old Moat Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-19 | £309,106 |
| 56 Old Moat Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-10-22 | £355,366 |
| 52 Old Moat Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2017-05-19 | £349,833 |
| 38A Old Moat Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2014-08-11 | £299,594 |
| 50 Old Moat Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-08-01 | £394,199 |
M20 3FL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M20 3FL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,594 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 | 3,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,922 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 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burgers and Shakes | Ground Floor, 30 Copson Street | 167 yd | |
| Kyotoya | 28 Copson Street | 172 yd | |
| Friends Hub | 12 Copson Street | 232 yd | |
| Dosaxpress | 19 Copson Street | 236 yd | |
| Levantino | 29 Copson Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fudwaves | 28 Burton Road | 231 yd | |
| WPHI | 2 Burton Road | 262 yd | |
| The Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 454 Wilmslow Road | 307 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 438 Wilmslow Road | 326 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe Bar | 448 Wilmslow Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing on Palace | 36 Old Moat Lane | 1 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 38 Old Moat Lane | 1 yd | |
| Chicken Zone | 10 Copson Street | 237 yd | |
| Burger House | 440-442 Wilmslow Road | 317 yd | |
| Wok Brothers | 444 Wilmslow Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 290 yd | |
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 938 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Eastway | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Hough End Fields Princess Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 143.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.