Newhey Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 8LH 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 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 8EW, M22 8LL, M22 8LF, M22 8LN, M22 8JN, M22 8LW, M22 8LB, M22 8FW, M22 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M22 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 49.1% | 56.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43% | 39.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around M22 8LH this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 30.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 18.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.4% | 73.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 83.6% | 82.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 82.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 11.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
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 -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-09-19 | £210,000 |
| 5 Newhey Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2016-07-15 | £205,461 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchill Primary School Benchill Road , Wythenshawe M22 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School Woodhouse Lane , Benchill M22 9NW | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newall Green Primary School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YH | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Catholic High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Simonsway , M22 9RH | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,680 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 | 4,508 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 | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School Crossacres Road , M22 5DR | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Voluntary Service | Specialist Ability Centre, Ability House, Altrincham Road | 517 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 208 Hollyhedge Road | 745 yd | |
| Cafe Jarista Limited | Units 22-23, South Court Business Centre, Sharston Road | 755 yd | |
| Potatois | 102 Blackcarr Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabalicious | 195 Hollyhedge Road | 393 yd | |
| Bobo Goa | 185 Hollyhedge Road | 393 yd | |
| Kurry Hut | 187 Hollyhedge Road | 393 yd | |
| Pizza Perfect | 156 Hollyhedge Road | 442 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza also T/as Milano Dessert | 164 Hollyhedge Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 214 Hollyhedge Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benchill Community Centre BENCHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 402 yd |
| St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| The Manchester College - Wythenshawe Campus (Closed) Brownley Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Haveley Hey Community Primary School NEARBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.