Solway Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M22 9XR is located in the Sharston 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 Solway Road, Manchester, M22 9XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M22 9UW, M22 9XJ, M22 9UQ, M22 9UN, M22 9XS, M22 4QD, M22 4GQ, M22 9YD, M22 9XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M22 9XR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 52.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 9XR, 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 | 58.1% | 54.2% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 22.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (65.7%) 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 | 40.5% | 36.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 19.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 9XR this area, 36.8% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 36.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 9.7% | -12.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 13% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 87.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 97.3% | 87.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 88.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Solway 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 -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Solway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-01-26 | £254,443 |
| 2 Solway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2005-01-28 | £291,054 |
| 2 Solway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2003-07-08 | £237,431 |
| 2 Solway Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,950 | 2001-05-25 | £237,834 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 5,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossacres Primary Academy Crossacres Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AD | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haveley Hey Community School Nearbrook Road , Benchill M22 9NS | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Calve Croft Road , Peel Hall M22 5EU | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Ashurst Road , Wythenshawe M22 5AU | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,467 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 | 1,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,692 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 | 576 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 | 665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Piper Hill High School Firbank Road , Newall Green M23 2YS | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Hospital School 100 Wilmslow Road , SK8 3DG | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 2,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Time | 208 Hollyhedge Road | 142 yd | |
| Age Concern | High Grove Club, 1 Peel Hall Road | 503 yd | |
| Brookside Pre-School | Scout Headquarters, Gatley Hill House | 977 yd | |
| HellermannTyton | Hellerman Tyton, Sharston Green Business Park, Robeson Way | 1,022 yd | |
| Brewch Manchester | 53 - 55 Gatley Green, Gatley | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chippy | 204 Hollyhedge Road | 142 yd | |
| Milano's Pizza also T/as Milano Dessert | 164 Hollyhedge Road | 509 yd | |
| Pizza Perfect | 156 Hollyhedge Road | 509 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | 195 Hollyhedge Road | 524 yd | |
| Bobo Goa | 185 Hollyhedge Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 214 Hollyhedge Road | 142 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Wythenshawe Campus (Closed) Brownley Road | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| St John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School WOODHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Hollyhedge Park ALTRINCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Peel Hall Primary School ASHURST ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 320.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.