Totnes Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 8XF 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 Totnes Road, Manchester, M21 8XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 8XT, M21 8XS, M21 8XN, M21 8XH, M21 8XB, M21 0XD, M21 8XG, M21 8XU, M21 0XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 8XF 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 | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 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 8XF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 54.3% | 52.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 31.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8XF this area, 9.8% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 57.5% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 78.4% | 80.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
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 | 83.6% | 85.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 85.2% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.8% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Totnes 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Totnes Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £572,000 | 2024-06-17 | £560,898 |
| 16 Totnes Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-30 | £557,025 |
| 14 Totnes Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-24 | £805,596 |
| 9 Totnes Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-06-23 | £793,661 |
| 7 Totnes Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-12 | £720,136 |
M21 8XF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,781 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 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 927 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,983 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 | 1,762 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 | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blanchflower | 406 Wilbraham Road | 368 yd | |
| Chorlton Fusion Food Ltd | 414-416 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| Casa Burritos | 408 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| North Star Deli Chorlton | 418 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| Double Zero Pizzeria | 368 Barlow Moor Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 392 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 392 yd | |
| The Chorlton Tap | 533 Wilbraham Road | 408 yd | |
| Lux Lounge | 390 Barlow Moor Road | 457 yd | |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club | South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama's Fried Chicken | 410 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| Sun Sun | 408 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| That Ziki | 354 Barlow Moor Road | 392 yd | |
| Zaytoon Limited | 352 Barlow Moor Road | 392 yd | |
| Zaxxfried | 1 Cavendish Terrace, Wilbraham Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 451 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 790 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 900 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 541 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Loreto High School Chorlton NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,050 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 171.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.