Manchester Road is in Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9SZ is located in the Chorlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 9SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9GF, M21 0BN, M21 9GG, M21 0BG, M21 9GA, M21 0BA, M21 9PQ, M21 9PW, M21 9QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M21 9SZ 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 9SZ, 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 9SZ 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 Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 1-4 Chorlton Plaza Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,279,371 | 2021-03-04 | £1,476,507 |
| 102 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2016-08-04 | £2,323,799 |
| 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 | 3,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 803 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 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,983 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 | 1,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 2,191 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 | 619 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,931 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha Cha Chai Chorlton | 72-74 Manchester Road | 74 yd | |
| Damaros Restaurant | 72 Manchester Road | 77 yd | |
| 99 Reasons | 99 Manchester Road | 84 yd | |
| Oasis Ice Cream | 109 Manchester Road | 84 yd | |
| Ruyi Vegetarian House | 101 Manchester Road | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer House Chorlton (Ltd) | 57 Manchester Road | 116 yd | |
| The Thirsty Korean | 127 Manchester Road | 164 yd | |
| The Font | 115-117 Manchester Road | 164 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 252 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 440 Barlow Moor Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Crispy | 101 Manchester Road | 84 yd | |
| The Baths Supper Bar | 113 Manchester Road | 164 yd | |
| The Phoenix Deli | 127 Oswald Road | 232 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 258 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 61 yd | |
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 485 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 79 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 656 yd | |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.