Moorland Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 6LS is located in the Didsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 2003-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moorland Road, Manchester, M20 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 2DN, M20 6AZ, M20 6QZ, M20 6BH, M20 6BB, M20 6BA, M20 6BJ, M20 2DG, M20 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 6LS 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% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 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 6LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.7% 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 | 62.4% | 69.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 20.1% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 56.1% | 54.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 6LS 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65% | 74.9% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.7% | 86.6% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 85.4% | 83.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 84.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.9% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorland Road 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 -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Fortuneswell Court, 2 Moorland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-06-02 | £178,383 |
| 5 Fortuneswell Court, 2 Moorland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-01-24 | £311,174 |
| 3 Fortuneswell Court, 2 Moorland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-09-19 | £186,084 |
| 6 Fortuneswell Court, 2 Moorland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-02-06 | £172,365 |
| 3 Fortuneswell Court, 2 Moorland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2008-03-14 | £159,468 |
M20 6LS 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School Elm Grove , Didsbury M20 6RL | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Community 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 | 4,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 3,373 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 | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italiana Fifty Five Didsbury | 651a Wilmslow Road | 42 yd | |
| Saints & Scholars | 694 Wilmslow Road | 94 yd | |
| Croma | 651 Wilmslow Road | 119 yd | |
| Rudys Pizza Didsbury | 653 Wilmslow Road | 119 yd | |
| Famous Sumo | The Dockyard, 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | 682 Wilmslow Road | 94 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano,Burrito Bandits | 651 Wilmslow Road | 119 yd | |
| Head of Steam | 653 Wilmslow Road | 119 yd | |
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 191 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 684-686 Wilmslow Road | 94 yd | |
| Archies - Didsbury | 669-671 Wilmslow Road | 190 yd | |
| Wok Noodle Box | 669 Wilmslow Road | 190 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 191 yd | |
| Super Duper | 27 Barlow Moor Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 94 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 119 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 309 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 871 yd | |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| The Barlow Roman Catholic High School PARRS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.