Mellington Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 5WF is located in the Didsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mellington Avenue, Manchester, M20 5WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 5NH, M20 5GJ, M20 5WH, M20 5QR, M20 5GR, M20 5GQ, M20 5QG, M20 5NJ, M20 5GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 5WF 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 | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.1% | 2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 38.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 49.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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%) 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 | 52.5% | 47.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 60.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 75.6% | 78.7% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 86.7% | 82.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 82.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mellington Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Mellington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-10-09 | £550,000 |
| 105 Mellington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-12-17 | £623,523 |
| 85 Mellington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-02-25 | £465,578 |
| 61 Mellington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £496,500 | 2021-11-19 | £584,779 |
| 113 Mellington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-09-23 | £635,122 |
M20 5WF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 3,253 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 | 3,321 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 5,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 2,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Pioneer House British Airways Plc, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Road | 362 yd | |
| Tenpin | Megabowl, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road | 633 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Unit 8, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Kingsway | 633 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 5a, Parrswood Entertainme, Kingsway | 633 yd | |
| Grosvenor G Casino Didsbury | Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Croft | The Bell House, Parrswood Ente, Kingsway | 633 yd | |
| The Gateway/Wetherspoons | 882 Wilmslow Road | 633 yd | |
| The Didsbury | 852 Wilmslow Road | 722 yd | |
| Cheshire Line Tavern | The Cheshire Line, Manchester Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khandoker Restaurant | 812 Kingsway | 693 yd | |
| Khandoker Takeaway | 806 Kingsway | 702 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 831 Wilmslow Road | 793 yd | |
| Senso | 841 Wilmslow Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | Parrs Wood Lane | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Nuffield Health Didsbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Old Bedians Sports Centre Millgate Lane | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Parrs Wood High School WILMSLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.