Longley Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4JF 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 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4JD, M22 4HT, M22 4AS, M22 4JA, M22 4JU, M22 4JB, M22 4WT, M22 4AG, M22 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M22 4JF is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 50.4% | 45.9% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 54.1% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 27% | 33% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 45.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 5.9% | -12.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 44.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 26.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 19.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 34% | 22.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 30.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 89.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 94.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
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 -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-28 | £405,782 |
| 92 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-18 | £418,477 |
| 68 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-01-31 | £405,886 |
| 82 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-01-25 | £482,273 |
| 72 Longley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2016-12-22 | £335,727 |
M22 4JF 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,757 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 | 297 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northenden Community School Bazley Road , Northenden M22 4FL | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Rackhouse Road , Northern Moor M23 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rack House Primary School Yarmouth Drive , Northern Moor M23 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,691 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 | 2,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,850 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 | 5,123 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 | 1,680 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 131 Barlow Moor Road , West Didsbury M20 2PW | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancasterian School Elizabeth Slinger Road , West Didsbury M20 2XA | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 2,563 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 | 2,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northenden Untapped | 67 Church Road | 456 yd | |
| Boxx2Boxx Coffee | 375 Palatine Road | 481 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Northenden | 364 Palatine Road | 536 yd | |
| Jai Kathmandu | 345-347 Palatine Road | 564 yd | |
| Viet Guy | 336-338 Palatine Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wythenshawe Club | 78 Longley Lane | 2 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | 26 Longley Lane | 416 yd | |
| Northenden Social Club | 412 Palatine Road | 425 yd | |
| Bar | 68 Church Road | 426 yd | |
| LA Live Ltd | 424-426 Palatine Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cook | 34 Longley Lane | 256 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 401 Palatine Road | 366 yd | |
| G2 Grand Grill | 72 Church Road | 422 yd | |
| The Chu's | 436 Palatine Road | 425 yd | |
| Church Road Chippy | 80 Church Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 404-406 Palatine Road | 425 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 Church Road, Gatley | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Cricket And Sports And Social Club LONGLEY LANE | grass pitches | 81 yd |
| Northenden Social Club PALATINE ROAD | tennis courts | 441 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 212.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.