Elm Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M20 6XD 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 Elm Road, Manchester, M20 6XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M20 6DD, M20 6UY, M20 6UX, M20 6DB, M20 6DA, M20 3YH, M20 6DE, M20 3YA, M20 6US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M20 6XD is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 42.7% | 43% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 57.3% | 57% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 6XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 36.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 30.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6XD this area, 9.8% 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 61.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 61.9% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 28.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77.1% | 69.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 79.7% | 77.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 78.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27A Elm Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £1,385,000 | 2025-08-01 | £1,390,173 |
| 16 Elm Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,335,000 | 2023-02-02 | £1,490,613 |
| 14 Elm Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-12-02 | £1,136,373 |
| 19 Elm Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-06-25 | £2,026,772 |
| 12 Elm Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2020-05-01 | £1,733,090 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 4,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | - not rated | 5,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Didsbury CE Primary School Central Road , West Didsbury M20 4ZA | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Junior School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Infant School Didsbury , M20 6SX | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | - not rated | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaver Road Primary School Beaver Road , Didsbury M20 6SX | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,412 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 | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Taqwa Islamic School 638 Wilmslow Road , Didsbury M20 6AH | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Preparatory School Lodore Lodge , 638 Wilmlow Road M20 0AH | - not rated | 264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewing School Central Road , Didsbury M20 4ZA | - not rated | 568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosecroft School Didsbury Whitechapel Street , Didsbury M20 6TX | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | 134 Palatine Road | 288 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 761-763 Wilmslow Road | 301 yd | |
| Kiosk on Lapwing | 99a Lapwing Lane | 335 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 95 Lapwing Lane | 336 yd | |
| Nagoya | 111 Lapwing Lane | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club | The Northern, Palatine Road | 210 yd | |
| Wine and Wallop | 97 Lapwing Lane | 336 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 682 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano,Burrito Bandits | 651 Wilmslow Road | 582 yd | |
| Head of Steam | 653 Wilmslow Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 684-686 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd | |
| Super Duper | 27 Barlow Moor Road | 595 yd | |
| Archies - Didsbury | 669-671 Wilmslow Road | 636 yd | |
| Wok Noodle Box | 669 Wilmslow Road | 636 yd | |
| Good Burger | 671 Wilmslow Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 674 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd | |
| Tesco | 653 Wilmslow Road | 582 yd | |
| Co-Op Store | 175 Burton Road | 685 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 726-732 Wilmslow Road | 710 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 756 Wilmslow Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Lawn Tennis Club PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| The Albert Club 39-41 39-41 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Shaare Hayin Synagogue OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD | 383 yd | |
| The Gym Didsbury (Closed) School Lane | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Fog Lane Park MERELAND AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,050 yd |
| Lancasterian School ELIZABETH SLINGER ROAD | 1,063 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.