Parsonage Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 4WU 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 Parsonage Road, Manchester, M20 4WU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 4NU, M20 4WX, M20 4WT, M20 4NX, M20 4NZ, M20 4WS, M20 4NR, M20 4NT, M20 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 4WU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45.1% | 48.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 4WU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 60.8% | 59.8% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 33% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 50.9% | 47.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.2% | 20% | -7.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 52.5% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 68.9% | 60.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 82.5% | 82.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 81% | 82.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 13.1% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Withington 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 risen by about 20.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Parsonage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-08-03 | £378,188 |
| 80 Parsonage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-07-26 | £402,007 |
| 102 Parsonage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-07-29 | £383,352 |
| 88 Parsonage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-02-06 | £457,455 |
| 110 Parsonage Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-10-19 | £412,707 |
M20 4WU 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 4WU 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 | 94 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,803 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 | 4,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Heyscroft Road , Withington M20 4UZ | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Mauldeth Road , Withington M14 6SG | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,197 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 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 2,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Faith Stores | 83 Mauldeth Road | 391 yd | |
| Sanskruti Restaurant | 93-95 Mauldeth Road | 460 yd | |
| Reda Cafe | 113 Mauldeth Road | 474 yd | |
| Something More Productive Ltd | 9 Egerton Crescent | 606 yd | |
| Ladybarn Community Centre/Hub | Ladybarn Community Centre, Royle Street | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Social Club | 13 Green Street | 635 yd | |
| XLR | 455 Wilmslow Road | 653 yd | |
| Southside Tequila and Taco Joint | 447-449 Wilmslow Road | 655 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 438 Wilmslow Road | 672 yd | |
| Fuel Cafe Bar | 448 Wilmslow Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floria Fried Chicken | 106 Mauldeth Road | 430 yd | |
| Wok | 118 Mauldeth Road | 436 yd | |
| Tasties | 116 Mauldeth Road | 436 yd | |
| Smashers | 122 Mauldeth Road | 436 yd | |
| Michael's Fish & Chips | 111 Mauldeth Road | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 105-109 Mauldeth Road | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 704 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Park PARSONAGE ROAD | tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Withington Girls School WELLINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Kingswood Park RICHMOND ROAD | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.