Portrush Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 5NG 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 Portrush Road, Manchester, M22 5NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 5GP, M22 5WQ, M22 5QQ, M22 5WG, M22 5QN, M22 5GQ, M22 5GS, M22 5NQ, M22 5QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 5NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 32.7% | 45.7% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 39.9% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 44.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 20.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 20% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.4% | 94.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portrush Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Sharston 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Portrush Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-05-17 | £229,493 |
| 51 Portrush Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-03 | £256,168 |
| 39 Portrush Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-04-29 | £228,045 |
| 47 Portrush Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2020-11-27 | £283,560 |
| 51 Portrush Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2017-05-24 | £283,675 |
M22 5NG 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresty Nursery School Ashurst Road , Peel Hall M22 5AU | - not rated | 577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfair Nursery School Ashgate Avenue , Crossacres M22 7ZE | - not rated | 849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Calve Croft Road , Peel Hall M22 5EU | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Calve Croft Road , Peel Hall M22 5EU | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dunkery Road , Woodhouse Park M22 0NT | - not rated | 690 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dunkery Road , Woodhouse Park M22 0NT | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary Academy Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 1out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands High School Simonsway , Wythenshawe M22 9RH | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poundswick High School Simonsway , M22 9RH | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,758 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Young Lives The Addy Young People's Centre , Woodhouse Lane M22 9TF | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5DR | - not rated | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Nathans Road , Wythenshawe M22 7GH | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 15 Rowlandsway | 478 yd | |
| McDonalds | 13 Rowlandsway | 493 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Wythenshawe also T/as Sim Trava | Wythenshawe Shopping Centre, 23a The Birtles | 593 yd | |
| Cafe C | Concord Business Park, Threapwood Road | 755 yd | |
| Brenda's Cafe | Ase Global, Rowan Court, Concord Business Park, Threapwood Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 6 Hale Top | 494 yd | |
| The Cornishman Hotel | Cornishman Hotel, Cornishway | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bakers Fish & Chips | 16a Rowlandsway | 447 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 14B Rowlandsway | 447 yd | |
| Top Chef | 19 Ruddpark Road | 554 yd | |
| Subway | Kiosk 2, Simonsway | 587 yd | |
| Civic Plaice | 8 Etrop Way | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Civic Centre, Swan Walk | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wythenshawe Forum THE FORUM CENTRE THE FORUM CENTRE FORUM SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Willows Primary School TAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Peel Hall Primary School ASHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| St Anthonys Rc Primary School DUNKERY ROAD | grass pitches | 807 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.