Oswald Road is in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9LH 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 Oswald Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 9LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9LP, M21 9LQ, M21 9AP, M21 9AW, M21 9GR, M21 9AN, M21 9BU, M21 9NH, M21 9LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 9LH is primarily male, with 57.5% 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 | 40% | 42.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -8.5% |
| Male | 60% | 57.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 8.5% |
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 9LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.2% 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 | 60.1% | 73.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 10.3% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 41.4% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 39.9% | 12.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 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.
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 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 13.3% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 52% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76.2% | 85.4% | 9.2% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 85.8% | 82.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 9% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 83.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oswald 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2023-12-18 | £277,605 |
| Flat 2 2A Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-05-09 | £176,726 |
| Flat 6 3 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-05-03 | £66,942 |
| 8 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-06-06 | £1,199,418 |
| 6 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2016-01-26 | £1,180,792 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,761 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 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Road Junior School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Infant School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Park School Gorse Lane , Stretford M32 0UF | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 2,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 392 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 | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Behaviour Support Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8PR | - not rated | 945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Bail Hostel | 10-12 Oswald Road | 10 yd | |
| Tipi Treats Ltd | 9 Oswald Road | 52 yd | |
| Vietnamese Potbellied | 520 Wilbraham Road | 90 yd | |
| Croma | 498-500 Wilbraham Road | 90 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 613 Wilbraham Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle, 526-528 Wilbraham Road | 147 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 153 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 159 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 219 yd | |
| Benito Lounge | 595-597 Wilbraham Road | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 90 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 162 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 206 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 214 yd | |
| BRD Fried Chicken | 464b Wilbraham Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 154 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 344 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 641 yd | |
| Tesco | 300 Barlow Moor Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 987 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 | 96.7% |
| 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 | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.