Alan Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 4NQ is located in the Withington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alan Road, Manchester, M20 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 4NS, M20 4WD, M20 4NR, M20 4QA, M20 4WR, M20 4NG, M20 4WS, M20 4GA, M20 4WQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 4NQ is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 45.5% | 46.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.5% | 53.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 4NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 64.7% | 64.2% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 29.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 60.2% | 61.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 26.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4NQ this area, 3.5% 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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 3.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 21.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 48.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.7% | 74% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 88.1% | 79.7% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 79.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 2.4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alan 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alan Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2023-10-04 | £601,035 |
| 15 Alan Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-10-20 | £716,892 |
| 21 Alan Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2020-05-26 | £485,913 |
| 3 Alan Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-12-16 | £687,176 |
| 17 Alan Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2011-08-24 | £695,241 |
M20 4NQ 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 4NQ 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) | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,014 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 | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Heyscroft Road , Withington M20 4UZ | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Mauldeth Road , Withington M14 6SG | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,166 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 2,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Something More Productive Ltd | 9 Egerton Crescent | 432 yd | |
| Almost Famous | 437 Wilmslow Road | 434 yd | |
| The IceShack | 414 Wilmslow Road | 454 yd | |
| Cafe Blah | 418 Wilmslow Road | 455 yd | |
| Herbivorous | 445 Wilmslow Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 455 Wilmslow Road | 472 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 438 Wilmslow Road | 474 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe Bar | 448 Wilmslow Road | 474 yd | |
| Southside Tequila and Taco Joint | 447-449 Wilmslow Road | 480 yd | |
| The Albert Inn | Albert Inn, 454 Wilmslow Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Shakes & Bites also T/a The Doner Company | 426a Wilmslow Road | 467 yd | |
| Wok Brothers | 444 Wilmslow Road | 474 yd | |
| Khan's Kebab House also T/A Harlem Shakes | 426 Wilmslow Road | 474 yd | |
| Finger Licking Chicken | 422 Wilmslow Road | 474 yd | |
| Burger House | 440-442 Wilmslow Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 529 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 613 yd | |
| Co-op | 105-109 Mauldeth Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Ladybarn Park PARSONAGE ROAD | tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Kingswood Park RICHMOND ROAD | tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 303.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.