Old Lane is in Little Hulton, Manchester and in Salford district. M38 9RY is located in the Little Hulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worsley and Eccles South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M38 9SE, M38 9UJ, M38 9SD, M38 9RH, M38 9SF, M38 9UH, M38 9SH, M38 9UF, M38 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M38 9RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 M38 9RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 22.4% | 51% | 28.6% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 16% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 28.7% | 17.9% | -10.8% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 25.9% | 8.7% | -17.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 14.5% | 46.6% | 32.1% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 29% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 28.9% | 12.7% | -16.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 19.1% | 9.2% | -9.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around M38 9RY this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.3% | 29.8% | -27.5% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 24.8% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98% | 84.8% | -13.2% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 97.4% | 84.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 84.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Little Hulton 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Old Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-08-09 | £165,496 |
| 100 Old Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2020-03-12 | £119,991 |
| 112 Old Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-02-10 | £157,276 |
| 106 Old Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2015-08-10 | £128,040 |
| 100 Old Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-05-09 | £126,774 |
The percentage of student residents living in M38 9RY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Old Lane , Little Hulton M38 9RU | - not rated | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dukesgate Primary School Earlesdon Crescent , Little Hulton M38 9HF | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dukesgate Academy Earlesdon Crescent , Little Hulton M38 9HF | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School Stocksfield Drive , Little Hulton M38 9RB | - not rated | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Infant School Stocksfield Drive , Little Hulton M38 9RB | - not rated | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Community School Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0AZ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Exclusion Unit George Street , Farnworth BL4 9RJ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Centre South King Street , Farnworth Youth Centre BL4 7AP | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Cafe | within Cleggs Lane Methodist Church, Cleggs Lane | 466 yd | |
| Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd | 13 Manchester Road West | 672 yd | |
| St Paul's Peel Playgroup | withinSt Paul Peel Church Hall, Manchester Road West | 672 yd | |
| The Call Inn | St Paul Peel Church Hall, Manchester Road West | 672 yd | |
| The Cafe | 12 Hulton District Centre | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Gate | Dukes Gate Hotel, Cleggs Lane | 639 yd | |
| Top Club | Top Club, Manchester Road West | 689 yd | |
| Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club | Little Hulton Cricket Club, Manchester Road West | 778 yd | |
| Little Hulton Conservative Club | Little Hulton Conservative Club, 1a Armitage Avenue | 817 yd | |
| Cyn's Tavern | 8 Hulton District Centre | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lane Chippy | 128 Old Lane | 226 yd | |
| Speedy Gonzales | 8 Coniston Avenue | 614 yd | |
| Stumble Inn Chippy | within, 212 Cleggs Lane | 629 yd | |
| Raz's Pizza & Kebab House | 302 Cleggs Lane | 629 yd | |
| Gurara Chops | 54 Manchester Road West | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dukesgate Academy EARLESDON CRESCENT | 307 yd | |
| Brackley Park Golf Club BULLOWS ROAD | golf | 463 yd |
| St Pauls Peel C Of E Primary School STOCKSFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| North Walkden Falcons FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| St Pauls Peel Parish Community Hall MANCHESTER ROAD WEST | 720 yd | |
| Amblecote Playing Fields Cleggs Lane | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Little Hulton Cricket And Bowling Club MANCHESTER ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Armitage Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Harrop Fold School (Closed) Longshaw Drive | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Green Fold Special Needs School (Closed) Highfield Road | 1,082 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.