High Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9DL 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 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9GS, M21 9FA, M21 9DD, M21 9DE, M21 9DW, M21 9DX, M21 9DZ, M21 9DY, M21 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 9DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54.7% | 49.5% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.5% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 36.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 56.4% | 54.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 27.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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.
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.2% | 57.3% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 90.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 90.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 33 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-08-29 | £234,334 |
| Flat 2 33 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-08-31 | £211,815 |
| Flat 3 33 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-18 | £194,397 |
| Flat 2 33 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-05-18 | £261,292 |
| Flat 3 33 High Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-10-11 | £201,883 |
M21 9DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 9DL 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 4,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 369 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Junior School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Infant School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 603 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 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 2out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,521 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 | 2,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,465 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 | 2,266 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 | 129 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 | 129 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Behaviour Support Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8PR | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Island | Manchester Arndale Food Court, 49 High Street | 78 yd | |
| The Laundrette | 32 Beech Road | 190 yd | |
| Sali’s Souvlaki | 559a Barlow Moor Road | 199 yd | |
| Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester | 76 High Lane | 201 yd | |
| Thai Spice | 66a Beech Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Social Centre | Chequers Road | 104 yd | |
| Bar San Juan | 56 Beech Road | 211 yd | |
| Beech Inn | 72 Beech Road | 211 yd | |
| Lux Lounge | 390 Barlow Moor Road | 246 yd | |
| The Trevor Arms | 135 Beech Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J C Oriental Cuisine | 42 Beech Road | 190 yd | |
| PANC also T/as Yum Yum | 93a Beech Road | 230 yd | |
| Açaà da Amazônia | 95 Beech Road | 253 yd | |
| Royce Balti Palace | 111 Beech Road | 253 yd | |
| Am Azad Manzil | 139 Beech Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 501 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 577 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Chorlton High School NELL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.