Selborne Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 0BL is located in the Chorlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selborne Road, Manchester, M21 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 0BP, M21 9PH, M21 0BW, M21 0BQ, M21 0BH, M21 0AU, M21 9BU, M21 0BJ, M21 0AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 0BL is primarily male, with 62.1% 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 | 44.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -13.1% |
| Male | 55.8% | 62.1% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 13.1% |
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 M21 0BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 70.8% | 72.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 53% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 27.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 M21 0BL this area, 8.6% 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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.5% | 53.7% | -6.8% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 83.9% | 6.8% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 80.6% | 79.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 80.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.6% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.4% | 37.2% | 28.2% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selborne Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chorlton 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 -12.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Selborne Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-04 | £451,376 |
| 4 Selborne Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2018-12-10 | £555,413 |
| 6 Selborne Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2015-09-21 | £736,713 |
| 7 Selborne Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2012-08-17 | £633,417 |
| 3 Selborne Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2012-01-20 | £632,559 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,319 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 | 2,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Parrot | 448c Barlow Moor Road | 81 yd | |
| The Beagle | 456-458 Barlow Moor Road | 82 yd | |
| Damaros Restaurant | 72 Manchester Road | 171 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai Chorlton | 72-74 Manchester Road | 171 yd | |
| Ginger's Comfort Emporium | Unit 6, Albany Road Trading Estate, Albany Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 82 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 104 yd | |
| The Beer House Chorlton (Ltd) | 57 Manchester Road | 178 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 191 yd | |
| Dulcimer | 567 Wilbraham Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 29 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 163 yd | |
| BRD Fried Chicken | 464b Wilbraham Road | 174 yd | |
| Subway | 454 Wilbraham Road | 198 yd | |
| Lahori | 452 Wilbraham Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 181 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 263 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 166 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 895 yd | |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 159.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.