Maidstone Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M21 9WE 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 Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, M21 9WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M21 9WF, M21 9LB, M21 9RB, M21 9WB, M21 9RA, M21 9WH, M21 9RE, M21 9JT, M21 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M21 9WE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 54.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 46.8% | 36.8% | -10.0% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 41.4% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 58.6% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 25.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 9WE this area, 7.3% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 69.7% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.6% | 84.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 88.1% | 88.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 88.7% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £420,250 | 2025-11-21 | £423,295 |
| 4B Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-16 | £338,337 |
| 13 Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2019-08-21 | £483,267 |
| 4B Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,231 | 2018-10-29 | £384,080 |
| 4 Maidstone Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-08-14 | £460,882 |
M21 9WE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 9WE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,889 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 | 4,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 380 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Junior School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Infant School Chorlton-Cum-Hardy , M21 9PL | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 3out of 4 | 467 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 | 918 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Park School Gorse Lane , Stretford M32 0UF | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,817 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 | 2,697 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 | 107 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 539 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Primary Behaviour Support Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8PR | - not rated | 733 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre - The Dressing Room Cafe | The Edge Theatre And Arts Centre, Chorlton Methodist Church, Manchester Road | 274 yd | |
| Chorlton Bail Hostel | 10-12 Oswald Road | 356 yd | |
| Vietnamese Potbellied | 520 Wilbraham Road | 360 yd | |
| Tipi Treats Ltd | 9 Oswald Road | 375 yd | |
| Croma | 498-500 Wilbraham Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle, 526-528 Wilbraham Road | 236 yd | |
| Lauriston Club | 12 Manchester Road | 279 yd | |
| Bar 4 Eighty | 480 Wilbraham Road | 489 yd | |
| The Sedge Lynn | 21a Manchester Road | 496 yd | |
| Benito Lounge | 595-597 Wilbraham Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahbub | 524 Wilbraham Road | 360 yd | |
| Canada Grill | 613b Wilbraham Road | 449 yd | |
| Royal Cod | 466a Wilbraham Road | 554 yd | |
| TrubluKitchen | 30 Manchester Road | 563 yd | |
| BRD Fried Chicken | 464b Wilbraham Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 599 Wilbraham Road | 436 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 658 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.