Plover Terrace is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 7UJ 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 Plover Terrace, Manchester, M21 7UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 7UL, M21 7RG, M21 7UB, M21 7RH, M21 7RQ, M21 7GD, M21 7GE, M21 7RW, M21 7UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 7UJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 63.3% | 58.2% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 25% | 9.7% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 45% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 22.9% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 19.1% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 24.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 37% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.7% | 3.9% | -5.8% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 68.3% | 46.3% | -22.0% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 79.9% | 66.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 16.9% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 66.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 24% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plover Terrace 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Plover Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £41,540 | 2004-11-15 | £121,874 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,073 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 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Primary School Cavendish Road , West Didsbury M20 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 317 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,679 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 | 1,567 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 | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club | GMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West | 460 yd | |
| Amma's Canteen | 285 Barlow Moor Road | 844 yd | |
| Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 844 yd | |
| Coriander Restaurant | 279 Barlow Moor Road | 844 yd | |
| Golden Star | 288 Barlow Moor Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 903 yd | |
| Whalley Range Amateur Football Club | Whalley Range Football Club, Kings Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Chorlton | 571 Mauldeth Road West | 539 yd | |
| Dena Fried Chicken | 569 Mauldeth Road West | 590 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 290 Barlow Moor Road | 854 yd | |
| Premier Massala | 292 Barlow Moor Road | 854 yd | |
| Rxgym | 20 The Boulevard | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 469 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 600 yd |
| Hough End Fields Princess Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 990 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 | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.