Hardcastle Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 7LH 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 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, M21 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 7LF, M21 7LT, M21 7LL, M21 7LJ, M21 7LE, M21 7QH, M21 7LN, M21 7LY, M21 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 7LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.8% | 54.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 45.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 7LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 54.6% | 58.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 30.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 56.9% | 48.7% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 29.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 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 | 19.8% | 20.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 36.3% | -3.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 70.3% | 57.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 88.8% | 75.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 75.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 9.4% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.3% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardcastle 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-01-07 | £427,647 |
| 50 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-02-07 | £337,346 |
| 50 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-12-10 | £330,354 |
| 10 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2014-07-31 | £389,460 |
| 24 Hardcastle Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2013-06-06 | £354,644 |
The percentage of student residents living in M21 7LH 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,791 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,448 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 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,283 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 | 3,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,646 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 | 2,459 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 | 718 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 288 Barlow Moor Road | 197 yd | |
| Amma's Canteen | 285 Barlow Moor Road | 202 yd | |
| Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 202 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 202 yd | |
| Progress Restaurant and Bar | 294 Barlow Moor Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports and Social Club | Chorlton Sports and Social Club, Hardy Lane | 430 yd | |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club | Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club, Barlow Hall Road | 599 yd | |
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 973 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 345 Barlow Moor Road | 188 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 290 Barlow Moor Road | 197 yd | |
| Premier Massala | 292 Barlow Moor Road | 197 yd | |
| First Wok | 361 Barlow Moor Road | 358 yd | |
| Dena Fried Chicken | 569 Mauldeth Road West | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 142 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club BARLOW HALL ROAD | golf | 662 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 798 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 912 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.