Mill Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4HJ is located in the Northenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Manchester, M22 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4HA, M22 4HW, M22 4HN, M22 4HL, M22 4EY, M22 4HH, M22 4FE, M22 4HR, M22 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 4HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 53.5% | 42.6% | -10.9% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 37.3% | 10.8% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 61.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.2% | 83.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 83.4% | 83.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 83.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.2% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Northenden 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 -12.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-05 | £292,668 |
| Flat 2 9 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2022-12-09 | £233,441 |
| 7A Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-01-28 | £302,121 |
| 5 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2020-11-20 | £386,693 |
| Flat 2 9 Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-09-04 | £202,892 |
M22 4HJ 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 4out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose RC Primary School Princess Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Parrs Wood Road , East Didsbury M20 6BX | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,061 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 | 5,050 yd | Further education | No | 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 | 4,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Secondary PRU Mersey Valley Campus , Barlow Hall Road M21 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Coffee Shop | 24 Mill Lane | 90 yd | |
| Bombay Flavours | 299-301 Palatine Road | 110 yd | |
| Alexandros Greek Restaurant | 337 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 303-305 Palatine Road | 117 yd | |
| The Dessert Cafe | 318 Palatine Road | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes Lounge Bar | 297 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 19 Ford Lane | 223 yd | |
| Escape Bar 2 | 377 Palatine Road | 235 yd | |
| Anton's Bar | 387 Palatine Road | 235 yd | |
| Bar | 68 Church Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick Fast Food | 331 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 333 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| The Pizzeria | 309 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| Aphrodite's Cakes @ Alexandros Greek Restaurant | 337 Palatine Road | 112 yd | |
| Kami's Peri Peri | 71 Church Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 63 Church Road, Gatley | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Northenden Golf Club PALATINE ROAD | golf | 551 yd |
| Withington Golf Club Ltd PALATINE ROAD | golf | 664 yd |
| Wythenshawe Cricket And Sports And Social Club LONGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Didsbury Golf Club FORD LANE | golf | 896 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester Didsbury) PALATINE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 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 | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.