Brassington Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 8FY 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 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, M21 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 8FW, M21 8EZ, M21 8EX, M21 8ES, M21 8FJ, M21 8JD, M21 8FU, M21 7FZ, M21 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 8FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 64.2% | 58.9% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 27.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 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 (88%) 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 | 54.7% | 62.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 25.8% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8FY this area, 8.5% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 70.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.7% | 79.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 88.4% | 84.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 83.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brassington 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 -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-03-23 | £375,374 |
| 13 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2013-01-30 | £308,221 |
| 2 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2006-06-16 | £395,946 |
| 14 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-05-06 | £455,417 |
| 13 Brassington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2003-10-29 | £174,415 |
M21 8FY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M21 8FY 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4,602 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 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlow Hall Primary School Darley Avenue , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7JG | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,644 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 | 2,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 2,142 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 | 223 yd | |
| Island Lounge | 645 Mauldeth Road West | 334 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 433-435 Barlow Moor Road | 335 yd | |
| Lakers | 439 Barlow Moor Road | 335 yd | |
| Progress Restaurant and Bar | 294 Barlow Moor Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports and Social Club | Chorlton Sports and Social Club, Hardy Lane | 436 yd | |
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 560 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 560 yd | |
| The Bowling Green Hotel | The Bowling Green Hotel, 1 Brookburn Road | 660 yd | |
| St John's Social Centre | Chequers Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Wok | 361 Barlow Moor Road | 142 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 345 Barlow Moor Road | 317 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 443 Barlow Moor Road | 335 yd | |
| What a Munch | 439 Barlow Moor Road | 335 yd | |
| Star Pizza | 290 Barlow Moor Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 405 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 721 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Jacksons Boat Ground Rifle Road | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Chorlton Cum Hardy Golf Club BARLOW HALL ROAD | golf | 1,084 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.