Brabham Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9GP 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 Brabham Close, Manchester, M21 9GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9AS, M21 9AJ, M21 9HP, M21 9AF, M21 9DB, M21 9AP, M21 9AN, M21 9AR, M21 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 9GP is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 36.6% | 41.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 63.4% | 58.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 9GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.7% 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 | 82% | 78.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 40.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 17% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 62.3% | 55.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9GP this area, 6.5% 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 70.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 68% | 70.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 36.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.6% | 85.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 83.2% | 81.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 81.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.6% | 37.2% | 29.4% |
| Christian | 17.8% | 46.2% | -28.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brabham Close was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3692.9% higher than the Chorlton average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Brabham Close has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Chorlton and the 18th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brabham Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-21 | £191,185 |
| 4 Brabham Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2022-09-02 | £412,602 |
| 7 Brabham Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £291,500 | 2019-05-02 | £407,286 |
| 7 Brabham Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2017-04-11 | £252,850 |
| 6 Brabham Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2016-09-30 | £233,665 |
The percentage of student residents living in M21 9GP 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 50 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 3,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 983 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 | 1,290 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,020 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 | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 2,345 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 | 274 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Water Lily | First Floor, 615 Wilbraham Road | 33 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 613a Wilbraham Road | 33 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 613 Wilbraham Road | 46 yd | |
| Battery Park Juice Bar | 615A Wilbraham Road | 46 yd | |
| Saray Cafe Bar | 609 Wilbraham Road | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 60 yd | |
| Benito Lounge | 595-597 Wilbraham Road | 63 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 177 yd | |
| Dulcimer | 567 Wilbraham Road | 188 yd | |
| Electrik | 559 Wilbraham Road | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 33 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 105 yd | |
| BRD Fried Chicken | 464b Wilbraham Road | 117 yd | |
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 128 yd | |
| Burger Republic | 583a Barlow Moor Road | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 46 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 421 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.