Rye Bank Road is in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9LU 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 Rye Bank Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9LF, M21 9LX, M21 9LY, M21 9LS, M21 9NW, M21 9LT, M21 9LA, M21 9WN, M21 9WW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M21 9LU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50% | 47.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50% | 52.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M21 9LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 33.9% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 54.1% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 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 (91.5%) 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 | 61.3% | 64.5% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 27% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 9LU this area, 4.7% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.3% | 73.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 93.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 92.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Bank 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 fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Rye Bank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-05-16 | £1,010,301 |
| 225 Rye Bank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,500 | 2009-08-28 | £751,289 |
| 222 Rye Bank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2009-08-28 | £974,989 |
| 235 Rye Bank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2008-01-31 | £838,381 |
| 224B Rye Bank Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2007-03-23 | £437,865 |
M21 9LU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 535 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 |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 959 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 | 652 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,536 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 | 1,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,038 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 | 3,005 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 | 417 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,083 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 | 2,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 2,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Suite | Longfords Atheletic Club, Rye Bank Road | 140 yd | |
| Longford | Cafe | 346 yd | |
| Tipi Treats Ltd | 9 Oswald Road | 627 yd | |
| Chorlton Bail Hostel | 10-12 Oswald Road | 643 yd | |
| The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre - The Dressing Room Cafe | The Edge Theatre And Arts Centre, Chorlton Methodist Church, Manchester Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle, 526-528 Wilbraham Road | 578 yd | |
| Lauriston Club | 12 Manchester Road | 660 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 721 yd | |
| The Beer House Chorlton (Ltd) | 57 Manchester Road | 730 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Deli | 127 Oswald Road | 641 yd | |
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 685 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 780 yd | |
| Miami Crispy | 101 Manchester Road | 798 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 769 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 96 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 302 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 1,027 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 | 191.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.