Buckingham Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 0SB 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 Buckingham Road, Manchester, M21 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 0SJ, M21 0SL, M21 0SW, M21 0SH, M21 0AY, M21 0UE, M21 0QT, M21 0UA, M21 0SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 0SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 52% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 M21 0SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 28.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 2.7% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.6% | 45.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 27.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 21% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 3.2% | -8.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 20.2% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 33.9% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 80.2% | 67.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 70.2% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 70.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 22.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 4% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2024-12-03 | £521,696 |
| 41 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2024-09-20 | £425,890 |
| 1 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2024-06-10 | £1,992,356 |
| 41 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-14 | £322,138 |
| 57 Buckingham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-06-01 | £528,095 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Road Junior School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Infant School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,898 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 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 141 Barlow Moor Road , M20 2PQ | - not rated | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Cafe | 1-2 Cavendish Terrace, Wilbraham Road | 156 yd | |
| Chorlton Metro Cafe | 1 Cavendish Terrace, Wilbraham Road | 160 yd | |
| Brewski | 537-539 Wilbraham Road | 161 yd | |
| Ginger's Comfort Emporium | Unit 6, Albany Road Trading Estate, Albany Road | 161 yd | |
| Chorlton Fusion Food Ltd | 414-416 Wilbraham Road | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chorlton Tap | 533 Wilbraham Road | 161 yd | |
| Electrik | 559 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Dulcimer | 567 Wilbraham Road | 256 yd | |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club | South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Road | 261 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaxxfried | 1 Cavendish Terrace, Wilbraham Road | 160 yd | |
| Alabama's Fried Chicken | 410 Wilbraham Road | 163 yd | |
| Sun Sun | 408 Wilbraham Road | 163 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 424 Wilbraham Road | 176 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 436 Wilbraham Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 163 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 378 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 377 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 1,019 yd | |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,071 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.