Olive Shapley Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 6QD is located in the Didsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, M20 6QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 6QE, M20 6PN, M20 6WE, M20 6RS, M20 6RP, M20 6RU, M20 6QG, M20 6RG, M20 6PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 6QD 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 6QD, 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 6QD 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 Olive Shapley Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Windsor House, 2 Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-07-11 | £275,823 |
| Flat 12 Windsor House, 2 Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-17 | £274,867 |
| Flat 2 Windsor House, 2 Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-03 | £328,912 |
| Flat 4 Windsor House, 2 Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-11-28 | £333,672 |
| Flat 9 Windsor House, 2 Olive Shapley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-11-25 | £333,672 |
M20 6QD 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 6QD 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 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,531 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 | 113 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Oak Primary School Broad Oak Lane , East Didsbury M20 5QB | 3out of 4 | 1,581 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 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,241 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 | 4,579 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,769 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 | 3,818 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 | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury Good Neighbours Cafe | Didsbury Park The Holt Pavilion, Gillbrook Road | 140 yd | |
| The Souvlaki Franchise Didsbury | 1 School Lane | 155 yd | |
| Pavilion Café | Didsbury Park, Gillbrook Road | 156 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | 1d School Lane | 158 yd | |
| New Peking House | 72 School Lane | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 299 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 299 yd | |
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 315 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano,Burrito Bandits | 651 Wilmslow Road | 349 yd | |
| Head of Steam | 653 Wilmslow Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilano | 1 School Lane | 155 yd | |
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 244 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 299 yd | |
| Archies - Didsbury | 669-671 Wilmslow Road | 300 yd | |
| Wok Noodle Box | 669 Wilmslow Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 286 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 286 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 349 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | Parrs Wood Lane | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| The Barlow Roman Catholic High School PARRS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.