Oswald Road is in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9QF 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 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9GE, M21 9GH, M21 9GZ, M21 9QH, M21 9NY, M21 9GJ, M21 9QJ, M21 9AX, M21 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 9QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 78.6% | 67.9% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 60.1% | 48.4% | -11.7% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.9% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9QF this area, 5.7% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 75.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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 | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 83.7% | 86.6% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 83.7% | 82.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 82.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-03 | £424,601 |
| 120 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-06-23 | £464,969 |
| 132 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-01-06 | £420,675 |
| 120 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2022-08-25 | £327,199 |
| 120 Oswald Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-08 | £295,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 227 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Education | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 3,604 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 | 167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community 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 | 1,333 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,165 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 | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,011 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 | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry C | 107 Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| 99 Reasons | 99 Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| Oasis Ice Cream | 109 Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| Ruyi Vegetarian House | 101 Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | 123 Manchester Road | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thirsty Korean | 127 Manchester Road | 146 yd | |
| The Font | 115-117 Manchester Road | 146 yd | |
| The Beer House Chorlton (Ltd) | 57 Manchester Road | 205 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 342 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Deli | 127 Oswald Road | 50 yd | |
| Miami Crispy | 101 Manchester Road | 125 yd | |
| The Baths Supper Bar | 113 Manchester Road | 146 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 387 yd | |
| Jerk Junction | 170 Manchester Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 224 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 574 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 542 yd | |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.