Wilbraham Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 0UJ is located in the Chorlton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 0UH, M21 0UB, M21 0TF, M21 0TE, M21 0SS, M21 0TH, M21 0SR, M21 0ST, M21 0XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 0UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.2% | 47.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 0UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 64.4% | 65.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 28.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 60.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 29.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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 M21 0UJ this area, 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.2% | 78.1% | 23.9% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 19% | 8.1% | -10.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 67.3% | 76.9% | 9.6% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 85.2% | 82.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 82.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.1% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilbraham 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. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2025-12-03 | £981,460 |
| 505A Wilbraham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-06-23 | £1,305,730 |
| 497 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2017-01-31 | £900,621 |
| 499 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2016-04-15 | £894,655 |
| 505B Wilbraham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2006-05-25 | £922,118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,404 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 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,789 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 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Infant School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Infant School York Avenue , Whalley Range M16 0AS | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | - not rated | 1,086 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 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,822 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 | 1,511 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 | 70 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 845 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 | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blanchflower | 406 Wilbraham Road | 203 yd | |
| Chorlton Fusion Food Ltd | 414-416 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Casa Burritos | 408 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| North Star Deli Chorlton | 418 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Brewski | 537-539 Wilbraham Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Manchester Cricket Club | South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Road | 195 yd | |
| The Chorlton Tap | 533 Wilbraham Road | 358 yd | |
| Lux Lounge | 390 Barlow Moor Road | 526 yd | |
| Electrik | 559 Wilbraham Road | 530 yd | |
| Duffy's Bar | 398 Barlow Moor Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama's Fried Chicken | 410 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Sun Sun | 408 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Zaxxfried | 1 Cavendish Terrace, Wilbraham Road | 408 yd | |
| Kansas Fried Chicken | 424 Wilbraham Road | 489 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 436 Wilbraham Road | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 232 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 743 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 751 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.