Kingsway is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 5WR 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 Kingsway, Manchester, M20 5WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 5WT, M20 5NS, M20 5NT, M20 5QD, M20 5QB, M20 5PN, M20 5PS, M20 5QL, M20 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 5WR is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 45.8% | 45.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 54.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 5WR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 42.6% | 47.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 34.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 41.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.6% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 46.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 18.6% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 63.9% | 52.4% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 78.4% | 74.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 74.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 17.7% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 1.3% | -18.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway 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 -2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 904 Kingsway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-04-22 | £376,515 |
| 918 Kingsway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-01-11 | £277,444 |
| 938 Kingsway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-02-27 | £367,332 |
| 946 Kingsway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-09-28 | £345,886 |
| 908 Kingsway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-08-04 | £467,725 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,198 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 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatley Primary School Hawthorn Road , Gatley SK8 4NB | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 714 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 | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,013 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 | 5,457 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 | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Garden Cafe | Golden Days Garden Centre, Manchester Road | 550 yd | |
| British Airways | Pioneer House British Airways Plc, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Road | 642 yd | |
| Tenpin | Megabowl, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Road | 726 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing | Unit 8, Parrswood Entertainment Centre, Kingsway | 726 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 5a, Parrswood Entertainme, Kingsway | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Line Tavern | The Cheshire Line, Manchester Road | 550 yd | |
| Barlow Croft | The Bell House, Parrswood Ente, Kingsway | 726 yd | |
| The Gateway/Wetherspoons | 882 Wilmslow Road | 726 yd | |
| Abney Scout & Guide Centre | Abney Scout And Guide Residential Centre, Abney Park | 992 yd | |
| The Didsbury | 852 Wilmslow Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khandoker Restaurant | 812 Kingsway | 822 yd | |
| Khandoker Takeaway | 806 Kingsway | 831 yd | |
| Panda Garden | 831 Wilmslow Road | 985 yd | |
| Senso | 841 Wilmslow Road | 994 yd | |
| The Chimes | 30 Lime Grove, Cheadle | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Primary School BROAD OAK LANE | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Waterside Hotel & Leisure Club WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Nuffield Health Didsbury Fitness & Wellbeing Gym PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE PARRSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WILMSLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Parrs Wood High School WILMSLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Old Bedians Sports Centre Millgate Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 37.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.7% |
| 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.