Heritage Gardens is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 5HJ is located in the Didsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heritage Gardens, Manchester, M20 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2RJ, M20 2RW, M20 2RN, M20 2RH, M20 6WH, M20 6RW, M20 6WG, M20 6UJ, M20 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 5HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 40.7% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 66.2% | 60.7% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 30.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5HJ this area, 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.1% | 76.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.5% | 81.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 86.4% | 81.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 80.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heritage Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Didsbury East 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 fallen by about -10.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Heritage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-03-18 | £537,169 |
| 9 Heritage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2019-07-19 | £1,166,587 |
| 8 Heritage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £864,250 | 2018-10-05 | £1,259,370 |
| 19 Heritage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2018-07-05 | £1,534,280 |
| 17 Heritage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2014-07-28 | £1,465,278 |
M20 5HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M20 5HJ 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 33 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,063 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 | 4,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cock | 848 Wilmslow Road | 159 yd | |
| 4 OF US | 844-846 Wilmslow Road | 159 yd | |
| Pavilion Café | Didsbury Park, Gillbrook Road | 166 yd | |
| Didsbury Good Neighbours Cafe | Didsbury Park The Holt Pavilion, Gillbrook Road | 180 yd | |
| La Chouquette | 812a Wilmslow Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 251 yd | |
| The Didsbury | 852 Wilmslow Road | 447 yd | |
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 484 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 484 yd | |
| Nelson | 3 Barlow Moor Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchors | 812 Wilmslow Road | 202 yd | |
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 241 yd | |
| Dhoom Dhaam Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 251 yd | |
| Gilano | 1 School Lane | 471 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 385 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 385 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 555 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 616 yd | |
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| The Barlow Roman Catholic High School PARRS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Didsbury Golf Club FORD LANE | golf | 966 yd |
| Nuffield Health Didsbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 241.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 241.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.