Half Edge Lane is in Eccles, Manchester and in Salford district. M30 9GJ is located in the Eccles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Half Edge Lane, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M30 9GL, M30 9NQ, M30 9HX, M30 9QJ, M30 9RG, M30 9HD, M30 9QQ, M30 9QW, M30 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M30 9GJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 47.9% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 M30 9GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 40.9% | 50.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 22.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 14.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 47% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 27.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 22% | 17% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 22.1% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 48.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 89% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 94.4% | 82.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 82.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Half Edge Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eccles average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2022-08-12 | £479,917 |
| Flat 6 Ash Bank, 9 Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-07-22 | £263,350 |
| 14 - 16 Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2022-03-24 | £39,765 |
| 16 Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2022-03-24 | £39,765 |
| 10 Half Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-02-24 | £731,753 |
M30 9GJ 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 | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 838 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 | 1,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | - not rated | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Barton Lane , Eccles M30 0FL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Nelson Street , Patricroft M30 0GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Lea School 1 Half Edge Lane , Eccles M30 9GJ | - not rated | 73 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School Ivy Bank House , Half Edge Lane M30 9BJ | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Stafford Road , Eccles M30 9ED | - not rated | 504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bradley School Stafford Road , Eccles M30 9ED | - not rated | 504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C of E | St Andrews Church, Chadwick Road | 407 yd | |
| Butterfly Cafe & Bar | 23a Church Street | 453 yd | |
| Red I Event And Contract Catering | within Eccles Masonic Lodge, 46 Half Edge Lane | 459 yd | |
| Mrs A's Kitchen | 30 Church Street | 460 yd | |
| Malaga Drift Coffee Co. | 1 Church Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilda Brook Social Club | 34 Wellington Road | 250 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 453 yd | |
| The Northern Type | 20 Church Street | 453 yd | |
| The Station Bar | 17 Church Street | 453 yd | |
| Albert Edward Inn | 142 Church Street | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Express | 10 Lower Monton Road | 334 yd | |
| Freddy's | 46 Church Street | 453 yd | |
| Popeye's Takeaway | 3 Mather Road | 533 yd | |
| Akii's Krispy Fried Chicken and Shake House | 29 Church Street | 543 yd | |
| Continental Pizza | 118 Church Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 453 yd | |
| Morrisons | 7 Irwell Place | 681 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 764 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 166 Monton Road | 883 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branwood Preparatory School STAFFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 419 yd |
| Eccles Leisure Centre BARTON LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Eccles Recreation Ground OXFORD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Monton Sports Club WELBECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 949 yd | |
| Monton Green Primary School PINE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Salford City College (Eccles 6Th Form Centre) CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 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 | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.