Barway Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9JZ 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 Barway Road, Manchester, M21 9JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9JY, M21 9WA, M21 9NA, M21 9LZ, M21 9HE, M21 9LA, M21 9JN, M21 9LJ, M21 9RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 9JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 40.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 46.1% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 58.5% | 62.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 58% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 82.6% | 77.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 86.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 81.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.5% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barway Road 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 risen by about 11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Barway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £636,000 | 2021-05-07 | £763,344 |
| 11 Barway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2019-05-17 | £567,818 |
| 4 Barway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,160 | 2016-09-02 | £820,919 |
| 3 Barway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,900 | 2015-06-22 | £705,196 |
| 11 Barway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2014-01-24 | £606,177 |
M21 9JZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9JZ 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,421 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 | 630 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 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookburn Community School Brookburn Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 8EH | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 585 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,119 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 | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Suite | Longfords Atheletic Club, Rye Bank Road | 355 yd | |
| The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre - The Dressing Room Cafe | The Edge Theatre And Arts Centre, Chorlton Methodist Church, Manchester Road | 486 yd | |
| Longford | Cafe | 580 yd | |
| Chorlton Bail Hostel | 10-12 Oswald Road | 581 yd | |
| Vietnamese Potbellied | 520 Wilbraham Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle, 526-528 Wilbraham Road | 462 yd | |
| Lauriston Club | 12 Manchester Road | 488 yd | |
| Horse and Jockey | Horse And Jockey, 9 Chorlton Green | 692 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 713 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 587 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 674 yd | |
| The Phoenix Deli | 127 Oswald Road | 782 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 782 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 661 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 843 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 307.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.