Norwell Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 4PL is located in the Sharston 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 Norwell Road, Manchester, M22 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 4PQ, M22 4PN, M22 4RL, M22 4RP, M22 4PP, M22 4PH, M22 4PD, M22 4WZ, M22 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 48.6% | 54% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 26.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 55.5% | 50.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 29.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.6% | 15% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 40.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.4% | 81.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 88.3% | 87% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 86.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwell Road 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Norwell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-12-05 | £219,209 |
| 30 Norwell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-07-04 | £71,747 |
| 6 Norwell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-10-10 | £276,134 |
| 10 Norwell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-12-07 | £266,756 |
| 10 Norwell Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-06-17 | £262,836 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossacres Primary School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Infant School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Manchester High School Woodhouse Lane , M22 9TH | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway County Secondary School Foxland Road , Gatley SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Simonsway , Wythenshawe M22 9RH | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,606 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5DR | - not rated | 918 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 | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundwood School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Cross School Roundwood Road , Northenden M22 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Time | 208 Hollyhedge Road | 495 yd | |
| HellermannTyton | Hellerman Tyton, Sharston Green Business Park, Robeson Way | 502 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Specialist Ability Centre, Ability House, Altrincham Road | 722 yd | |
| Brookside Pre-School | Scout Headquarters, Gatley Hill House | 799 yd | |
| Brewch Manchester | 53 - 55 Gatley Green, Gatley | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Hotel, Gatley Green | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chippy | 204 Hollyhedge Road | 495 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | 195 Hollyhedge Road | 671 yd | |
| Bobo Goa | 185 Hollyhedge Road | 671 yd | |
| Kurry Hut | 187 Hollyhedge Road | 671 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza also T/as Milano Dessert | 164 Hollyhedge Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 214 Hollyhedge Road | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollyhedge Park ALTRINCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| The Manchester College - Wythenshawe Campus (Closed) Brownley Road | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Gatley Primary School HAWTHORN ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.