Edge Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9JF 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 Edge Lane, Manchester, M21 9JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9PB, M21 9JT, M21 9JJ, M21 9JE, M21 9JS, M21 9JP, M21 9RA, M21 9JG, M21 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 9JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 9JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 61.5% | 64.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 20.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 3.5% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 55.6% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9JF this area, 5.5% 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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.4% | 71% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.2% | 76.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 86.9% | 84.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 84.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 46.2% | -25.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edge 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 Churchfield, 8 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-09-20 | £215,842 |
| Flat 4 Churchfield, 8 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-30 | £248,022 |
| Flat 6 Churchfield, 8 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-06 | £187,139 |
| Flat 1 Churchfield, 8 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,100 | 2022-09-13 | £179,975 |
| Flat 17 Churchfield, 8 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-08 | £163,515 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,325 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 | 273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 1,167 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 | 912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,897 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 | 2,751 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 | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre - The Dressing Room Cafe | The Edge Theatre And Arts Centre, Chorlton Methodist Church, Manchester Road | 163 yd | |
| Vietnamese Potbellied | 520 Wilbraham Road | 318 yd | |
| Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester | 76 High Lane | 320 yd | |
| Croma | 498-500 Wilbraham Road | 353 yd | |
| Chorlton Bail Hostel | 10-12 Oswald Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauriston Club | 12 Manchester Road | 157 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle, 526-528 Wilbraham Road | 219 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 9 Chorlton Green | 382 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 437 yd | |
| Bar San Juan | 56 Beech Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 318 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 378 yd | |
| Açaà da Amazônia | 95 Beech Road | 473 yd | |
| Royce Balti Palace | 111 Beech Road | 473 yd | |
| Am Azad Manzil | 139 Beech Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 366 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 706 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 927 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| West Didsbury And Chorlton Afc BROOKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.