Edge Lane is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 8PA is located in the Longford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edge Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 8JP, M32 8PL, M32 8PB, M32 8PE, M32 8JQ, M32 8JL, M32 8PZ, M32 8JW, M32 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M32 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.9% | 38.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 44% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 11.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 53.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 10.1% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 63.3% | 63.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 79% | 80.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 81% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 2.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edge Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longford 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. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Beech House, 77 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,600 | 2022-02-14 | £233,684 |
| Flat 1 Beech House, 77 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-03 | £184,273 |
| Flat 2 Beech House, 77 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2016-12-20 | £181,260 |
| Flat 1 Beech House, 77 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2016-07-15 | £148,245 |
| Flat 5 Holly House, 55 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2015-04-10 | £189,869 |
M32 8PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M32 8PA 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's RC Infant School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8LF | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Junior School Davyhulme Road East , Stretford M32 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Junior School Delamere Avenue , Stretford M32 0DF | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Park School Gorse Lane , Stretford M32 0UF | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 2out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | - not rated | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Behaviour Support Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8PR | - not rated | 770 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Preparatory School 643 Wilbraham Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1JT | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlten Convent High School High Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 1FA | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerfi | 13-15 Edge Lane | 404 yd | |
| BAKEHOUSE32 | 1116 Chester Road | 465 yd | |
| Friends of Stretford Public Hall | Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road | 478 yd | |
| The Hive Stretford | Units 124 And 125, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 582 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 4a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anns Parish Social Centre | St Anns Prestbytery, 1043 Chester Road | 420 yd | |
| Souljuice | Unit 121, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 582 yd | |
| The Longford Tap | Unit 107, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 636 yd | |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road | 761 yd | |
| Trafford Social Club | 68 Derbyshire Lane | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | 1235 Chester Road | 658 yd | |
| Dragon Star | 28 Davyhulme Road East | 733 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 47 Stretford Mall | 735 yd | |
| The Smash Plug | 12b Moss Road | 987 yd | |
| Silver Palace | 22 Moss Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 636 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Units 67 To 68, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| St Ann'S Rc Primary School DERBYSHIRE LANE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Highfield Park HIGHFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 997 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.