Grove Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 6UE is located in the Didsbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Lane, Manchester, M20 6UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 6UF, M20 6PR, M20 2DR, M20 6UD, M20 6UB, M20 6UQ, M20 6RN, M20 2SQ, M20 6TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M20 6UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 65.7% | 64.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 22.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 57.8% | 63.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 26.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6UE this area, 5.8% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.4% | 72.3% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 87.8% | 87.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 86.9% | 86.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -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 | 83.1% | 87.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 1.4% | 6.0% | -4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Grove Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-07 | £404,175 |
| 12 Grove Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-11-13 | £372,750 |
| 44 Grove Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-04-03 | £594,972 |
| 18 Grove Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-01-07 | £514,634 |
| 32 Grove Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-11-15 | £368,018 |
M20 6UE 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 4,871 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School School Lane , Didsbury M20 6HS | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,591 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 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 4,695 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 3,753 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 | 894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 551 Wilmslow Road , Withington M20 4BA | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 2,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing | 782 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Turkish Sweet Centre | 762 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Expo Lounge | 766 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Bardez Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Sangam Didsbury | 762-766 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Crown | 770 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Nelson | 3 Barlow Moor Road | 247 yd | |
| The Dockyard Didsbury | 655-657 Wilmslow Road | 289 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 665-667 Wilmslow Road | 289 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano,Burrito Bandits | 651 Wilmslow Road | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoom Dhaam Didsbury | 784-788 Wilmslow Road | 62 yd | |
| Quesa Dinkies | 741 Wilmslow Road | 122 yd | |
| Anchors | 812 Wilmslow Road | 142 yd | |
| Super Duper | 27 Barlow Moor Road | 247 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 164 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 355 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 382 yd | |
| John Lewis | Scotscroft Towers Business Prk, Wilmslow Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Didsbury Park SANDHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Ground Ford Lane | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Didsbury Sports Centre (Closed) Didsbury Campus Didsbury Campus Wilmslow Road | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Didsbury Golf Club FORD LANE | golf | 910 yd |
| The Barlow Roman Catholic High School PARRS WOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Didsbury Cricket Club WILMSLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Fletcher Moss Gardens 21A 21A MILLGATE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.