Francis Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 4XP 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 Francis Road, Manchester, M20 4XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 4XU, M20 4XQ, M20 4TZ, M20 4XG, M20 4UA, M20 4UB, M20 4XR, M20 4XT, M20 4UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 4XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 57.8% | 48.7% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 37.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.9% | 55.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4XP this area, 8.9% 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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 58.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 70.8% | 69.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 80.2% | 75.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 76.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 4.8% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1232.0% higher than the Burnage average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 9 local areas in Burnage and the 44th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Francis Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-24 | £341,684 |
| 45 Francis Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,214 | 2024-07-26 | £339,903 |
| 51 Francis Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-04-29 | £389,564 |
| Unit 3 Francis Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2023-08-11 | £651,474 |
| Pellowe House Francis Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-08-11 | £350,794 |
M20 4XP 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,665 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 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,079 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 | 328 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 | 683 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 1,146 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 3,473 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 |
| 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 | 2,877 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 | 449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Seasons | 575 Wilmslow Road | 378 yd | |
| Espresso Lab Cafe | 555 Wilmslow Road | 428 yd | |
| Shakedown 2.0 | 533 Wilmslow Road | 621 yd | |
| M & S Simply Food | Christie Hospital Nhs Trust, 550 Wilmslow Road | 625 yd | |
| Sauce | 542 Wilmslow Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasons to be Cheerful | 228 Fog Lane | 803 yd | |
| Wine and Wallop | 97 Lapwing Lane | 920 yd | |
| WPHI | 2 Burton Road | 941 yd | |
| Southside Tequila and Taco Joint | 447-449 Wilmslow Road | 959 yd | |
| XLR | 455 Wilmslow Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Kitchen | 6 Kingslea Road | 105 yd | |
| Wilmslow Fried Chicken | 573 Wilmslow Road | 378 yd | |
| Golden Lake | 160 Parrs Wood Road | 533 yd | |
| Toast Kitchen | 542 Wilmslow Road | 638 yd | |
| Mike's Fish & Chips | 531 Wilmslow Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 978 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 393 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.