Central Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 4YD 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 Central Road, Manchester, M20 4YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 4ZA, M20 4YB, M20 3JW, M20 4YF, M20 4YA, M20 4ZB, M20 3YB, M20 3JZ, M20 3JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 4YD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.1% 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 | 82.5% | 83.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 45.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 61.4% | 58.3% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4YD this area, 3.7% 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 32.1% | 21.2% | 16.9% | 15.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.5% | 56.7% | -15.8% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89% | 83.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 83.5% | 71.8% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 71.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 14.7% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.6% | 37.2% | 32.4% |
| Christian | 16.6% | 46.2% | -29.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Central Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-12-01 | £1,006,153 |
| 65 Central Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-02-07 | £759,959 |
| 73 Central Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-11-29 | £868,609 |
| 81 Central Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-07-18 | £942,241 |
| 85 Central Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2012-11-30 | £959,466 |
M20 4YD 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 4YD 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 | 192 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 84 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 3,329 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 | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Road , Withington M20 4PG | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Heyscroft Road , Withington M20 4UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,945 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 | 1,965 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 | 3,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,259 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 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolino | 6 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd | |
| The Lime Tree | 8 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd | |
| Zaranda Bar | 1 Lapwing Lane | 284 yd | |
| Zumuku Sushi also T/as Poke Fusion, Katsu, Buns & Wings | 105-107 Lapwing Lane | 315 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 95 Lapwing Lane | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan also T/as K-Town, Chik Box & Locked & Loaded | 2 Lapwing Lane | 275 yd | |
| Railway Inn | 3 Lapwing Lane | 284 yd | |
| Wine and Wallop | 97 Lapwing Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Drawing Room | 148b Burton Road | 409 yd | |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club | The Northern, Palatine Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Takeaway | 127 Burton Road | 312 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Takeaway | 117 Burton Road | 343 yd | |
| Kismet Indian Takeaway | 118 Burton Road | 351 yd | |
| Tokies | 120 Burton Road | 351 yd | |
| The Chippy On Burton Road | 178 Burton Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Didsbury Express | 132-134 Burton Road | 345 yd | |
| Co-Op Store | 175 Burton Road | 483 yd | |
| Co-operative | 35 Copson Street | 900 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 494-496 Wilmslow Road | 974 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 552 yd | |
| Withington Leisure Centre BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.