Rocky Lane is in Eccles, Manchester and in Salford district. M30 9LZ 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 Rocky Lane, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M30 9LY, M30 9NA, M30 9NS, M30 9LT, M30 9LR, M30 9NR, M30 9NP, M30 9NG, M30 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M30 9LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.5% | 48% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 M30 9LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 32.6% | 33.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 52.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 56.9% | 62% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 56.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.6% | 91.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 95% | 89.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 89.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rocky 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 been falling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Rocky Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-11-28 | £387,357 |
| 103 Rocky Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-09-30 | £445,221 |
| 121 Rocky Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-07-25 | £449,196 |
| 103 Rocky Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-03 | £484,738 |
| 95 Rocky Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £328,750 | 2020-01-24 | £504,147 |
M30 9LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 153 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Community Nursery Centre Brindley Street , Winton M30 8AB | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 1,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Junior School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Infant School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monton Village School School House , Francis Street Monton M30 9PR | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Stafford Road , Eccles M30 9ED | - not rated | 836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bradley School Stafford Road , Eccles M30 9ED | - not rated | 836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | - not rated | 961 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monton Methodist Church | Monton Methodist Church, Grange Drive | 344 yd | |
| The Coffee House and Kitchen | 212 Monton Road | 503 yd | |
| Leo's | 198 Monton Road | 503 yd | |
| Edison Bar | 261 Monton Road | 530 yd | |
| Monton Carlo | 190 Monton Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 41 Monton Green | 406 yd | |
| Monton Bowling Club Ltd | Monton Bowling Club Ltd, Hawthorn Avenue | 500 yd | |
| Blind Pig, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | 204-206 Monton Road | 503 yd | |
| Monton Sports Club | Monton Cricket Club, Welbeck Road | 556 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 142 Monton Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Buddha | 184 Folly Lane | 292 yd | |
| Zafrani | 220 Monton Road | 503 yd | |
| Brunchville | First Floor, 184 Monton Road | 539 yd | |
| Hudson Desserts | 178 Monton Road | 548 yd | |
| Shabna | 185 Monton Road | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 166 Monton Road | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monton Green Primary School PINE GROVE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Beechfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Beechfield Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Monton Sports Club WELBECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Worsley Golf Club STABLEFORD AVENUE | golf | 549 yd |
| Salford City College (Eccles 6Th Form Centre) CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 833 yd |
| Branwood Preparatory School STAFFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 1,000 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.