Rothwell Lane is in Little Hulton, Manchester and in Salford district. M38 9XA 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 Rothwell Lane, Little Hulton, Manchester, M38 9XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M38 9XN, M38 9XW, M38 9XE, M38 9UY, M38 9UX, M38 9UZ, M38 0PJ, M38 9XU, M38 9XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M38 9XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 9XA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 40.1% | 45.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 30.4% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 15.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 41.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 35.6% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 20.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 95.7% | 89.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothwell 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manse Rothwell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-12-19 | £350,431 |
| 2 Rothwell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,330 | 2019-10-03 | £1,837 |
| 2 Rothwell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-12-06 | £235,065 |
| The Manse Rothwell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-09-30 | £334,003 |
| The Manse Rothwell Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2003-10-30 | £287,596 |
M38 9XA 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Primary School Rothwell Lane , Little Hulton M38 9XA | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School Stocksfield Drive , Little Hulton M38 9RB | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dukesgate Academy Earlesdon Crescent , Little Hulton M38 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Hall Primary School Greencourt Drive , Worsley M38 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essa Academy Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | 2out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton Lever Edge Lane , Great Lever BL3 3LA | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 4,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raise Education and Wellbeing School 54-56 Holmeswood Road , Great Lever BL3 3HS | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 3,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd | 13 Manchester Road West | 863 yd | |
| St Paul's Peel Playgroup | withinSt Paul Peel Church Hall, Manchester Road West | 863 yd | |
| The Call Inn | St Paul Peel Church Hall, Manchester Road West | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Mare Inn | 277 Manchester Road West | 286 yd | |
| Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club | Little Hulton Cricket Club, Manchester Road West | 331 yd | |
| Top Club | Top Club, Manchester Road West | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Kings | 286 Manchester Road West | 152 yd | |
| Bella Pizza Nw | 93 Manchester Road West | 574 yd | |
| Sun Wah Chinese Takeaway | 91 Manchester Road West | 578 yd | |
| Old Lane Chippy | 128 Old Lane | 828 yd | |
| Phillips Traditional Fish And Chips | 17 Manchester Road West | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Cricket And Bowling Club MANCHESTER ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Brackley Park Golf Club BULLOWS ROAD | golf | 628 yd |
| Armitage Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| St Pauls Peel C Of E Primary School STOCKSFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| St Pauls Peel Parish Community Hall MANCHESTER ROAD WEST | 1,013 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.