Hardy Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9ER 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 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, M21 9ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9FB, M21 9EB, M21 9DY, M21 9ED, M21 9EG, M21 9HG, M21 9DX, M21 9FA, M21 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 9ER is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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% | 46.4% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 48% | 53.6% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 9ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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% | 60.1% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 66.4% | 58.1% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 35.6% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9ER this area, 4% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.1% | 73.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 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 | 89.7% | 88.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63% | 37.2% | 25.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy 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 -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-11-01 | £504,261 |
| 12 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-26 | £458,220 |
| 12 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-10-21 | £472,037 |
| 8 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-21 | £568,216 |
| 1 Hardy Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-05-15 | £545,377 |
M21 9ER 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,293 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 | 137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton Park Primary Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,295 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 | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,701 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 | 2,505 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 | 152 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,042 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Spice | 66a Beech Road | 90 yd | |
| Bisous Bisous | 66c Beech Road | 102 yd | |
| Waffle Island | Manchester Arndale Food Court, 49 High Street | 117 yd | |
| Casa de Moor Chorlton | 133 Beech Road | 135 yd | |
| The Lead Station | 99 Beech Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar San Juan | 56 Beech Road | 90 yd | |
| Beech Inn | 72 Beech Road | 90 yd | |
| St John's Social Centre | Chequers Road | 112 yd | |
| The Trevor Arms | 135 Beech Road | 135 yd | |
| The Chorlton Green | 137 Beech Road | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Açaà da Amazônia | 95 Beech Road | 135 yd | |
| Royce Balti Palace | 111 Beech Road | 135 yd | |
| Am Azad Manzil | 139 Beech Road | 135 yd | |
| J C Oriental Cuisine | 42 Beech Road | 159 yd | |
| PANC also T/as Yum Yum | 93a Beech Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 355 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 590 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 755 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Chorlton Park NELL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.