High Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9DJ is located in the Chorlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Lane, Manchester, M21 9DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9DF, M21 9DH, M21 8AQ, M21 9DN, M21 8AG, M21 9GS, M21 8GE, M21 8BF, M21 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 9DJ 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 9DJ, 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 High Lane 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 -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-06-29 | £885,655 |
| 5A High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-09-21 | £316,129 |
| Flat 2 5A High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-03-01 | £252,459 |
| Flat 2 5A High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2018-08-20 | £196,854 |
| 11 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-07-24 | £697,890 |
The percentage of student residents living in M21 9DJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Primary Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 959 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 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,249 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 | 2,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,451 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 | 2,239 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 | 204 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuzion Spice | 489-491 Barlow Moor Road | 103 yd | |
| Parkway Sandwich Bar | 483 Barlow Moor Road | 103 yd | |
| Coriander | 485 Barlow Moor Road | 103 yd | |
| The Little Yeti | 495 Barlow Moor Road | 103 yd | |
| Double Zero Pizzeria | 368 Barlow Moor Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Brew | 370 Barlow Moor Road | 189 yd | |
| Globe | 362 Barlow Moor Road | 189 yd | |
| St John's Social Centre | Chequers Road | 198 yd | |
| Lux Lounge | 390 Barlow Moor Road | 248 yd | |
| Duffy's Bar | 398 Barlow Moor Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Ziki | 354 Barlow Moor Road | 189 yd | |
| Zaytoon Limited | 352 Barlow Moor Road | 189 yd | |
| J C Oriental Cuisine | 42 Beech Road | 235 yd | |
| PANC also T/as Yum Yum | 93a Beech Road | 274 yd | |
| Panico's | 422a Barlow Moor Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 331 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 477 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 536 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 803 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 349 Barlow Moor Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Chorlton Sports And Social Club THE CRICKET GROVE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.