Barlow Moor Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 8AZ 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 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 8TW, M21 8TA, M21 8TN, M21 8TL, M21 8AG, M21 8TD, M21 8AT, M21 8TQ, M21 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 8AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 52.8% | 48% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 52% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 67.5% | 69.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 59.9% | 53.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 65.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.3% | 85.7% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 88.7% | 85.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 85.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.1% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Moor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 364 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-18 | £164,991 |
| 364 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-12-18 | £356,272 |
| 366A Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2021-01-22 | £558,114 |
| 356 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-05-10 | £421,732 |
| 356 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-05-10 | £511,086 |
The percentage of student residents living in M21 8AZ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,862 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 | 4,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 5,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park Junior School Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Infants' School Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Primary School Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Primary Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | - not rated | 683 yd | Community 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,297 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 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 495 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 | 495 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Zero Pizzeria | 368 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Ring | 358 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Off The Grid | 366 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Yakisoba | 360 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Indian Affair | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| St John's Social Centre | Chequers Road | 365 yd | |
| Lux Lounge | 390 Barlow Moor Road | 381 yd | |
| Duffy's Bar | 398 Barlow Moor Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Ziki | 354 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| Zaytoon Limited | 352 Barlow Moor Road | 2 yd | |
| What a Munch | 439 Barlow Moor Road | 223 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 443 Barlow Moor Road | 223 yd | |
| J C Oriental Cuisine | 42 Beech Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 152 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 581 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 660 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 849 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.