River Lane is in Partington, Manchester and in Trafford district. M31 4DB is located in the Bucklow-St Martins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about River Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M31 4DE, M31 4GB, M31 4ED, M31 4FB, M31 4QA, M31 4NZ, M31 4DL, M31 4AR, M31 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M31 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 29.4% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 36.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 14.7% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 39.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 17.2% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 M31 4DB this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 28.1% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 21.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 97% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bucklow-St Martins 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 -80.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 River Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2024-12-12 | £370,191 |
| 14 River Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-20 | £228,936 |
| 12 River Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-30 | £196,430 |
| 8 River Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-17 | £254,400 |
| 27 River Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2021-12-17 | £381,903 |
M31 4DB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M31 4DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Central Academy Central Road , Partington M31 4FL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Lock Lane , Partington M31 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Academy Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Buckingham Road , Cadishead M44 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood School Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | 4out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentwood Community College Cherry Lane , M33 4GY | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 5,128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church | St. Marys Vicarage, Manchester Road | 141 yd | |
| The Hideaway | Unit A, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 274 yd | |
| The Coffee House Partington | Unit 7, Partington Shopping Centre | 369 yd | |
| Chaps & Chippies | Flat 41 Elkin Court | 430 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | Within Healthy Living Centre, Central Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partington Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, Central Road | 428 yd | |
| The Grocers (Micro Pub) | 152a Liverpool Road | 1,065 yd | |
| The Plough | 152 Liverpool Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Coach and Horses | Coach And Horses, Liverpool Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Fish Bar | Partington Service Station, 15 Smithy Lane | 240 yd | |
| Sayers | Unit 5 Partington Shopping Centre | 369 yd | |
| Partington Fish Bar and Grill | Unit 1, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 428 yd | |
| Yummy | 197 Liverpool Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Zara Indian Takeaway | 175 Liverpool Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Road | 369 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 10 And 10a | 369 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Partington Central Academy CENTRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 498 yd |
| Moss View Playing Field MOSS VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Cross Lane CROSS LANE EAST | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Cadishead Park Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Partington Sports Village CHAPEL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Broadoak School WARBURTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Wood Lane Playing Fields WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.