Houghton Lane is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 0FQ 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 0FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 0DX, M27 0FD, M27 0EE, M27 0FE, M27 0DY, M27 0ED, M27 0DZ, M27 0AQ, M27 0AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M27 0FQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M27 0FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 24.3% | 29% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 59.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 50% | 54.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.4% | 10% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 43% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 99.3% | 95.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £329,995 | 2015-07-17 | £676,040 |
| 20 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-02-04 | £289,059 |
| 22 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2007-08-03 | £529,555 |
| 22 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-06-05 | £428,415 |
| 26 Houghton Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2005-11-14 | £453,309 |
M27 0FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M27 0FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Junior School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Infant School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Primary School Holdsworth Street , M27 0LN | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 3,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Park School 196 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0NS | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead School 141 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0SS | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ | - not rated | 1,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Corner | 20 Houghton Lane | 1 yd | |
| The Cottage Sandwich Bar | 358 Worsley Road | 360 yd | |
| Wilder & Wilder | 7b Moorfield Road | 387 yd | |
| Siena Italian Ristorante | 207-209 Worsley Road | 923 yd | |
| Craves Waffles and Shakes | 175 Moorside Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse | 384 Worsley Road | 360 yd | |
| Albert's Restaurant And Bar | East Lancashire Road | 567 yd | |
| White Swan | 186 Worsley Road | 912 yd | |
| Brackley Conservative Club | 1 Hazelhurst Fold | 993 yd | |
| Moorside Farm | Moorside Farm, Moorside Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Chippy | 5 Moorfield Road | 382 yd | |
| Little Buddha | 184 Folly Lane | 533 yd | |
| Subway | 287 East Lancashire Road | 621 yd | |
| Grabby Patty | 172 Moorside Road | 893 yd | |
| Snacks | 170 Moorside Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School (Closed) East Lancashire Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Beechfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Beechfield Road | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Broadoak Primary School FAIRMOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Moorside High School DEANS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Monton Green Primary School PINE GROVE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Swinton Moorside Cricket Club Deansway | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Worsley Golf Club STABLEFORD AVENUE | golf | 1,083 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.