Portway is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 1SL is located in the Woodhouse Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portway, Manchester, M22 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 1HY, M22 1QN, M22 1TH, M22 1TJ, M22 1AL, M22 1GZ, M22 1NA, M22 1NB, M22 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M22 1SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52.1% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M22 1SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 30.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38% | 38.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 24% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 23.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.1% | 74.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 81.2% | 76.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 76.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 2.6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Woodhouse Park 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 -17.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Portway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-12-18 | £185,217 |
| 191 Portway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-05-26 | £230,301 |
| 183 Portway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-16 | £173,503 |
| 187 Portway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2019-03-08 | £205,500 |
| 191 Portway, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-11-02 | £202,786 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School Tayfield Road , Woodhouse Park M22 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ringway Primary School Rossett Avenue , Cornishway M22 0WW | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dunkery Road , Woodhouse Park M22 0NT | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Ambrose College Hale Road , Hale Barns WA15 0HE | 4out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 5,085 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Prep School Wicker Lane , Hale Barns WA15 0HF | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 3,703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre also T/a Styles Cafe | 206 Portway | 190 yd | |
| Precious Bakes | 18 Cricklewood Road | 531 yd | |
| Caribbean Vibez | 10 Burnsall Walk | 717 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 24 Portway | 752 yd | |
| Momma B's | 26 Portway | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 6 Hale Top | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sunflower Takeaway | Unit 2, 304 Portway | 187 yd | |
| Palatable Pizza | 298 Portway | 194 yd | |
| Range Desserts | 90 Portway | 713 yd | |
| Nazby's | 92 Portway | 714 yd | |
| Pizza Co | 8 Burnsall Walk | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Civic Centre, Swan Walk | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre Portway | artificial grass pitch | 181 yd |
| Willows Primary School TAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Painswick Park PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| St Anthonys Rc Primary School DUNKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Wythenshawe Forum THE FORUM CENTRE THE FORUM CENTRE FORUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy SIMONSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (Manchester Airport) OUTWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 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 | 227.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.