Old Oak Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 6RH 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 Old Oak Street, Manchester, M20 6RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 6RF, M20 6RQ, M20 6PQ, M20 6PL, M20 6WF, M20 6WB, M20 6QX, M20 6RE, M20 6WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M20 6RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 65.2% | 63.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 27% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 63.6% | 56.9% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 31.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 6RH this area, 8.2% 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.2% | 66.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.6% | 80.5% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 75.6% 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% | 75.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 75.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Oak Street 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 -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Old Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-05-02 | £235,000 |
| 15 Old Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-03-11 | £469,272 |
| Flat 1 16 Old Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2025-01-28 | £241,760 |
| 28 Old Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £405,500 | 2023-02-06 | £442,477 |
| 20 Old Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-20 | £307,934 |
M20 6RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 4,668 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,759 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 | 3,740 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 1,885 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 683-693 Wilmslow Road | 99 yd | |
| 2Nakhon | 745 Wilmslow Road | 111 yd | |
| Baity | 743 Wilmslow Road | 120 yd | |
| Zeugma Turkish Cuisine | 747 Wilmslow Road | 120 yd | |
| A Fine Thing Indeed (AFTI) | 741 Wilmslow Road | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 188 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 188 yd | |
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 192 yd | |
| Nelson | 3 Barlow Moor Road | 237 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano,Burrito Bandits | 651 Wilmslow Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 124 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 188 yd | |
| Archies - Didsbury | 669-671 Wilmslow Road | 189 yd | |
| Wok Noodle Box | 669 Wilmslow Road | 189 yd | |
| Dhoom Dhaam Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 139 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 139 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 255 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 326 yd | |
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| The Barlow Roman Catholic High School PARRS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,031 yd |
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,046 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| 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 | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.