Lock Lane is in Partington, Manchester and in Trafford district. M31 4QE 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 Lock Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M31 4PN, M31 4HN, M31 4GQ, M31 4HJ, M31 4QF, M31 4HH, M31 4HP, M31 4PW, M31 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M31 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% | 51.2% | -7.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 41.3% | 48.8% | 7.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 M31 4QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 42.7% | 49.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 30% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.7% | 45.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 28.2% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 24.8% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 12.1% | -12.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 22.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 14.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 95% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lock 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 stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 Lock Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-12 | £195,893 |
| 235 Lock Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-07-01 | £255,990 |
| 217 Lock Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2018-01-15 | £205,115 |
| 223 Lock Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-08-09 | £136,450 |
| 231 Lock Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2016-03-24 | £191,029 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Academy Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Lock Lane , Partington M31 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Partington Central Academy Central Road , Partington M31 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Buckingham Road , Cadishead M44 5HG | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School Birch Road , Hollinfare WA3 6JS | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 1out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymm High School Oughtrington Lane , WA13 0RB | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&C’s Cafe | 101-103 Oak Road | 755 yd | |
| P & J's Tastys | 99-103 Oak Road | 755 yd | |
| Partington Community and Wellbeing Centre | Partington Family Centre, Oak Road | 841 yd | |
| The Hideaway | Unit A, Partington Shopping Centre, Central Road | 1,078 yd | |
| St Marys Church | St. Marys Vicarage, Manchester Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach and Horses | Coach And Horses, Liverpool Road | 758 yd | |
| Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC | Cadishead Rhinos, Lords Street | 956 yd | |
| The Grocers (Micro Pub) | 152a Liverpool Road | 1,003 yd | |
| The Plough | 152 Liverpool Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Partington Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, Central Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadishead Charcoal Grill | 192c Liverpool Road | 776 yd | |
| Yuit Loung | 95 Oak Road | 841 yd | |
| Ishys | 105 Oak Road | 841 yd | |
| Yum yum yummy | 97 Oak Road | 841 yd | |
| Yummy | 197 Liverpool Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Road | 1,091 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Unit 10 And 10a | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Lane Playing Fields WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Lords Street Playing Fields BOWNESS AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Fit City Cadishead (Closed) Lords Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 886 yd |
| Cadishead Recreation Ground Lords Street | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Broadoak School WARBURTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Partington Central Academy CENTRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,006 yd |
| Partington Sports Village CHAPEL LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Cadishead Park Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.