Fitton Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 7HU is located in the Chorlton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fitton Avenue, Manchester, M21 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 7HR, M21 7HT, M21 7HS, M21 7LD, M21 7JT, M21 7LJ, M21 7LT, M21 7HX, M21 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 27% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.2% | 44.8% | 14.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 26.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 23.7% | 14.4% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 24.1% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 41.2% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 83.8% | 71.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 88% | 79.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 78.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.5% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fitton Avenue 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Fitton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-10-10 | £363,561 |
| 39 Fitton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,001 | 2021-10-29 | £202,022 |
| 20 Fitton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-04-15 | £363,812 |
| 18 Fitton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,795 | 2020-07-24 | £383,237 |
| 1 Fitton Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-03-22 | £454,382 |
M21 7HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 5,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow Hall Junior School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Infant School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Junior School Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,870 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 | 2,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 2out of 4 | 650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 1,427 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 | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Fino | 355 Barlow Moor Road | 442 yd | |
| Amma's Canteen | 285 Barlow Moor Road | 459 yd | |
| Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 459 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 459 yd | |
| Golden Star | 288 Barlow Moor Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports and Social Club | Chorlton Sports and Social Club, Hardy Lane | 215 yd | |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club | Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club, Barlow Hall Road | 620 yd | |
| The Bowling Green Hotel | The Bowling Green Hotel, 1 Brookburn Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 1,080 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 345 Barlow Moor Road | 410 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 290 Barlow Moor Road | 465 yd | |
| Premier Massala | 292 Barlow Moor Road | 465 yd | |
| First Wok | 361 Barlow Moor Road | 493 yd | |
| Dena Fried Chicken | 569 Mauldeth Road West | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club BARLOW HALL ROAD | golf | 600 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Jacksons Boat Ground Rifle Road | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.