Chapel Lane is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 9AJ is located in the Stretford & Humphrey Park 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 Chapel Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 8WB, M32 9AY, M32 9AZ, M32 9AH, M32 9AD, M32 9BT, M32 9AL, M32 9AE, M32 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M32 9AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 42.8% | 48.8% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 57.2% | 51.2% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 M32 9AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 54% | 53.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 23.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.7% | 41.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18% | 18% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 21.5% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 32.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 90.2% | 79.6% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 88.7% | 82% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 82% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.7% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.9% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook 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 -1.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2025-03-13 | £254,220 |
| 10 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2023-07-31 | £250,056 |
| 7 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2023-04-14 | £334,179 |
| 13 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,250 | 2022-02-04 | £280,988 |
| 20 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-03-18 | £273,213 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Poplar Road , Stretford M32 9AN | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Junior School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Infant School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale Grammar School Marsland Road , M33 3NH | 4out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,928 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 | 4,672 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 | 1,425 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Park Preparatory School 27 Oakfield , Ashton-upon-Mersey M33 6NB | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford Veterans CIC | St Matthews Hall, Chapel Lane | 2 yd | |
| Rookies | 3-5 Barton Road | 177 yd | |
| Stretford Soup Kitchen | Unit 69-72 Arndale Centre | 234 yd | |
| eggandco | Units 69 To 72, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 234 yd | |
| The Hive Stretford | Units 124 And 125, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souljuice | Unit 121, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 302 yd | |
| The Longford Tap | Unit 107, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 324 yd | |
| Brew Chimp | 166 Barton Road | 376 yd | |
| Watch House Cruising Club | 1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road | 392 yd | |
| St Anns Parish Social Centre | St Anns Prestbytery, 1043 Chester Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants | 1235 Chester Road | 171 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 47 Stretford Mall | 233 yd | |
| China Town Takeaway | 153 Barton Road | 420 yd | |
| Evergreen | 135 Barton Road | 420 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 143 Barton Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Units 67 To 68, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 232 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Highfield Park HIGHFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| St Ann'S Rc Primary School DERBYSHIRE LANE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Stretford Grammar School GRANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.