Rake Lane is in Clifton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 8RJ is located in the Pendlebury & Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rake Lane, Clifton, Manchester, M27 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 8JG, M27 8JF, M27 8JR, M27 8QZ, M27 8RL, M27 8JH, M27 8JL, M27 8QL, M27 8RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M27 8RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 M27 8RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.4% 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 | 43.4% | 57.4% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 25.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 53.9% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 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.
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 27.5% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 88.4% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 91.8% | 86.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 87.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rake Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pendlebury & Clifton 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 Rake Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-11-04 | £235,950 |
| 231 Rake Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-02-22 | £335,284 |
| 231 Rake Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-02-22 | £335,284 |
| Flat 12 Sumbland House Rake Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-02-12 | £69,851 |
| Flat 8 Sumbland House Rake Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-12-16 | £96,144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Community Primary School Silverdale , Clifton M27 8QP | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's RC Primary School Queensway , Clifton M27 8QE | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Junior School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 2EQ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendlebury High School Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 2DU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley High School Mardale Avenue , Wardley M27 3QP | - not rated | 2,666 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 | 3,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broadwalk PRU The Green , M27 8QL | - not rated | 74 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre Silverdale , Swinton M27 8GW | - not rated | 402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | - not rated | 402 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Manchester Children Hospital School Hospital Road , Pendlebury M27 4HA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Baps and Little Baps | 4 The Green | 174 yd | |
| Bilash Balti House | 551-555 Bolton Road | 770 yd | |
| Bounce Central UK | Unit 4, Wheatsheaf Industrial Estate, 2-10 Labtec Street | 782 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | 447 Bolton Road | 857 yd | |
| Waterside Resource Unit | Waterside Resource Centre, Billy Lane | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendlebury Social Club | 609 Bolton Road | 758 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson Hotel | 653 Bolton Road | 801 yd | |
| The Newmarket | 621 Bolton Road | 801 yd | |
| Salisbury Conservative Club | 257 Pendlebury Road | 878 yd | |
| Showboat | 3 Hall Street | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodie Boy | 549 Bolton Road | 768 yd | |
| New Wok | 552 Bolton Road | 838 yd | |
| The Fresh Grill | 594 Bolton Road | 848 yd | |
| Sykes Fish & Chips | 596 Bolton Road | 848 yd | |
| Krunchy's Chicken | 658 Bolton Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Stores Limited | 604 Bolton Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Rc Primary School QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Magnesiums Sport Club (Closed) Lumns Lane | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Muscle & Fitness Gym 179-181 179-181 STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Blue Ribbon Playing Fields FRASER STREET | grass pitches | 962 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.