Longley Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4HX 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 Longley Lane, Manchester, M22 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4HU, M22 4LD, M22 4LX, M22 4LE, M22 4LY, M22 4WT, M22 4LH, M22 4YF, M22 4QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M22 4HX is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 45.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 54.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 4HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 48% | 47.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 35.4% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 53.9% | 52.9% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 21.1% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 43.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 77.9% | 74.2% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 83.8% | 77.4% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 77.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longley 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 -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-12 | £272,416 |
| 121 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-04-30 | £260,461 |
| 111 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2018-06-01 | £212,273 |
| 109 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2013-10-29 | £279,757 |
| 113 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2013-09-27 | £243,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in M22 4HX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden Patterdale Road , Northenden M22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,939 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 | 4,559 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 | 5,222 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 | 1,968 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mess Cafe | Lancaster House, Harper Road | 379 yd | |
| Northenden Untapped | 67 Church Road | 568 yd | |
| Boxx2Boxx Coffee | 375 Palatine Road | 651 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Northenden | 364 Palatine Road | 716 yd | |
| Jai Kathmandu | 345-347 Palatine Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wythenshawe Club | 78 Longley Lane | 294 yd | |
| Bar | 68 Church Road | 544 yd | |
| Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 19 Ford Lane | 553 yd | |
| Escape Bar 2 | 377 Palatine Road | 669 yd | |
| Anton's Bar | 387 Palatine Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Chippy | 80 Church Road | 530 yd | |
| East Cook | 34 Longley Lane | 549 yd | |
| G2 Grand Grill | 72 Church Road | 550 yd | |
| Kami's Peri Peri | 71 Church Road | 565 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 401 Palatine Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 63 Church Road, Gatley | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Cricket And Sports And Social Club LONGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 684 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 | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.