Briarfield Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 4SS is located in the Burnage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briarfield Road, Manchester, M20 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 4SZ, M20 4ST, M20 4SG, M20 4SY, M20 4SH, M20 4RP, M20 4SU, M20 4RS, M20 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 4SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 49.3% | 53.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 31% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 43.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 4SS this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 29.2% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 24.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 65.3% | 51.2% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 73.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 73.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 19.1% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 0.8% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briarfield 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Briarfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-12-21 | £199,708 |
| 62 Briarfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,650 | 2022-09-09 | £185,565 |
| 82 Briarfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-03-18 | £308,056 |
| 60 Briarfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-11-01 | £166,723 |
| 68 Briarfield Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-09-03 | £178,150 |
M20 4SS 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 4SS 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 4,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | - not rated | 84 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Mauldeth Road , Withington M14 6SG | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Heyscroft Road , Withington M20 4UZ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior School Heyscroft Road , Withington M20 4UZ | - not rated | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 2out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,434 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 | 3,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifah Small School Burnage Children's Centre , Broadhill Road M19 1AG | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Education 363 Wilmslow Road , M14 6XU | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Taqwa Islamic School 638 Wilmslow Road , Didsbury M20 6AH | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grill House | 2 Central Buildings, Kingsway | 402 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 6 Kingsway Buildings, Kingsway | 433 yd | |
| Coffee This n That | 4 Kingsway Buildings, Kingsway | 433 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 267 Kingsway | 477 yd | |
| Three Brothers Cafe | 353 Kingsway | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Social Club | 13 Green Street | 757 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 196 Burnage Lane | 978 yd | |
| The Sun in September | 588 Burnage Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake | 160 Parrs Wood Road | 248 yd | |
| Elainas Curry and Kebab House/ Feast-In | 3 Central Buildings, Kingsway | 407 yd | |
| We Be Grazing | 6 Kingsway Buildings, Kingsway | 433 yd | |
| Crispy Cod | 3 Green End Road | 463 yd | |
| Burger Shack | 341 Kingsway | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 105-109 Mauldeth Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Park PARSONAGE ROAD | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Burnage Academy For Boys BURNAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| St Bernards Greenend Primary School BURNAGE LANE | 841 yd | |
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 973 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.