Newhey Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 8JQ is located in the Northenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wythenshawe and Sale East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newhey Road, Manchester, M22 8JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 8LQ, M22 8LR, M22 8LG, M22 8LP, M22 8LT, M22 8LW, M22 9WB, M22 8LX, M22 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M22 8JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 47.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 56.6% | 54.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 29.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 37% | 31.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 32.8% | 24.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 23.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 86.6% | 77.3% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 70.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 71.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newhey 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2024-08-07 | £203,902 |
| 52 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-11-14 | £223,713 |
| 54 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2017-10-13 | £242,710 |
| 54 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-10-04 | £173,605 |
| 52 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2012-11-02 | £203,621 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,521 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 | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 3,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Time | 208 Hollyhedge Road | 701 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service | Specialist Ability Centre, Ability House, Altrincham Road | 763 yd | |
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 900 yd | |
| Cafe Jarista Limited | Units 22-23, South Court Business Centre, Sharston Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Lloyds Banking Group also T/as Gather Gather | Brotherton House, Cornfield Drive | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firbank Pub & Kitchen | Firbank Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabalicious | 195 Hollyhedge Road | 316 yd | |
| Bobo Goa | 185 Hollyhedge Road | 316 yd | |
| Kurry Hut | 187 Hollyhedge Road | 316 yd | |
| Pizza Perfect | 156 Hollyhedge Road | 330 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza also T/as Milano Dessert | 164 Hollyhedge Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 214 Hollyhedge Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| The Manchester College - Wythenshawe Campus (Closed) Brownley Road | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Haveley Hey Community Primary School NEARBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 609 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 | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.