Houghton Lane is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 0FB is located in the Worsley & Westwood Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Houghton Lane, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 0FG, M27 0EB, M27 0DZ, M27 0EA, M27 0FA, M27 0ED, M27 0FQ, M27 0BN, M27 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M27 0FB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M27 0FB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 28.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 60% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 59.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 26.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around M27 0FB this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 39.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houghton Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Boothstown & Ellenbrook 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 -8.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-02-19 | £408,831 |
| 46 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-06 | £324,194 |
| 44 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-28 | £353,367 |
| 48 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2021-05-28 | £348,673 |
| 58 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-14 | £338,930 |
M27 0FB 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Holdsworth Street , M27 0LN | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Emlyn Street , Moorside Road M27 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Brook Walnut Road , Winton M30 8LE | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Corner | 20 Houghton Lane | 183 yd | |
| The Cottage Sandwich Bar | 358 Worsley Road | 444 yd | |
| Wilder & Wilder | 7b Moorfield Road | 498 yd | |
| Worsley Golf Club | Worsley Golf Club, Stableford Avenue | 970 yd | |
| Monton Methodist Church | Monton Methodist Church, Grange Drive | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 384 Worsley Road | 444 yd | |
| Albert's Restaurant And Bar | East Lancashire Road | 723 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 41 Monton Green | 966 yd | |
| White Swan | 186 Worsley Road | 1,038 yd | |
| Monton Sports Club | Monton Cricket Club, Welbeck Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Buddha | 184 Folly Lane | 385 yd | |
| English Chippy | 5 Moorfield Road | 493 yd | |
| Subway | 287 East Lancashire Road | 799 yd | |
| Grabby Patty | 172 Moorside Road | 1,063 yd | |
| Snacks | 170 Moorside Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Beechfield Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Broadoak Primary School FAIRMOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Moorside High School (Closed) East Lancashire Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Monton Green Primary School PINE GROVE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Worsley Golf Club STABLEFORD AVENUE | golf | 901 yd |
| Moorside High School DEANS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Monton Sports Club WELBECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 992 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.