Edge Lane is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 8PU 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 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 8PY, M32 8QU, M32 8PW, M32 8PL, M32 8QA, M32 8PX, M32 8PS, M32 8GH, M32 8PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M32 8PU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 48.8% | 47.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 M32 8PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 48.1% | 42.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 38.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 4.3% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 57.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 89.5% | 91.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 91.4% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-09-24 | £1,328,018 |
| 105 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-04-21 | £586,483 |
| 107 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-04-21 | £586,483 |
| 109 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-31 | £622,865 |
| 111 Edge Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-31 | £609,329 |
M32 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Junior School Davyhulme Road East , Stretford M32 0XZ | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton CofE Primary School Vicars Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9JA | 4out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,910 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 | 3,602 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 | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 3,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longford | Cafe | 434 yd | |
| Longford Suite | Longfords Atheletic Club, Rye Bank Road | 472 yd | |
| Burgerfi | 13-15 Edge Lane | 676 yd | |
| BAKEHOUSE32 | 1116 Chester Road | 729 yd | |
| Friends of Stretford Public Hall | Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anns Parish Social Centre | St Anns Prestbytery, 1043 Chester Road | 632 yd | |
| Souljuice | Unit 121, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 851 yd | |
| The Longford Tap | Unit 107, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 907 yd | |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road | 950 yd | |
| Trafford Social Club | 68 Derbyshire Lane | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Star | 28 Davyhulme Road East | 879 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants | 1235 Chester Road | 910 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 47 Stretford Mall | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 907 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Units 67 To 68, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Longford Park Edge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Longford Park Primary School CROMWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Turn Moss SUMMERFIELD COURT SUMMERFIELD COURT EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Longford Park Stadium LONGFORD PARK STADIUM LONGFORD PARK STADIUM RYEBANK ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| St Ann'S Rc Primary School DERBYSHIRE LANE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.