New Barns Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 7DB is located in the Chorlton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Barns Avenue, Manchester, M21 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 7DE, M21 7DG, M21 7DA, M21 7SE, M21 7SF, M21 7UG, M21 7SW, M21 7SN, M21 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 7DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 60.2% | 62.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 23.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) 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 | 60.7% | 64.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 25.8% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7DB 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.9% | 60.4% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 78.5% | 73.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 82.6% | 73.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 73.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Barns Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chorlton Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 New Barns Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-11-01 | £438,707 |
| 51 New Barns Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-25 | £419,348 |
| 12 New Barns Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-09-22 | £270,312 |
| 97 New Barns Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £406,500 | 2023-08-29 | £422,363 |
| 29 New Barns Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-07-14 | £382,003 |
M21 7DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M21 7DB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park Primary Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 701 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,166 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 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's Canteen | 285 Barlow Moor Road | 350 yd | |
| Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 350 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 350 yd | |
| Golden Star | 288 Barlow Moor Road | 383 yd | |
| Island Lounge | 645 Mauldeth Road West | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club | Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club, Barlow Hall Road | 784 yd | |
| Chorlton Sports and Social Club | Chorlton Sports and Social Club, Hardy Lane | 925 yd | |
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dena Fried Chicken | 569 Mauldeth Road West | 262 yd | |
| Lotus Chorlton | 571 Mauldeth Road West | 279 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 290 Barlow Moor Road | 383 yd | |
| Premier Massala | 292 Barlow Moor Road | 383 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 345 Barlow Moor Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 443 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 532 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 908 yd |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club BARLOW HALL ROAD | golf | 934 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 | 62.7% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.