Graver Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 1GQ is located in the Miles Platting & Newton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Graver Lane, Manchester, M40 1GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 1QR, M40 1GG, M40 1QQ, M40 1QW, M40 1QG, M40 1QX, M40 1GN, M40 1GU, M40 1WJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 1GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 M40 1GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 36.4% | 46.6% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 34.2% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 31.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 26.4% | 7.7% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 M40 1GQ this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 30.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.8% | 84.3% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 86.2% | 94.1% | 7.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 85.3% | 94.4% | 9.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graver Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Miles Platting & Newton Heath 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 -12.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59A Graver Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2025-03-27 | £136,354 |
| 73 Graver Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-01-27 | £297,080 |
| 61 Graver Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-06-17 | £171,400 |
| 53 Graver Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-06-16 | £199,792 |
| 59A Graver Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2021-06-14 | £179,600 |
M40 1GQ 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 | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 69 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LU | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Failsworth Community Primary School Paddock Lane , Failsworth M35 0NY | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Willibrord's RC Primary School Vale Street , Clayton M11 4WR | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints C of E Primary School Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LS | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgasm | 3 Mirabel Street | 684 yd | |
| Cafe Barm | 77 Culcheth Lane | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Tavern | 1 Hulmes Road | 454 yd | |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club | Greaves Fields, Mabel Street | 626 yd | |
| Newton Heath Catholic Mens Club | 137 Culcheth Lane | 641 yd | |
| Haddon Hall Hotel | Haddon Hall Hotel, Haddon Hall Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sun | 118 Culcheth Lane | 679 yd | |
| Hong Liang | 5 Ashworth Street | 932 yd | |
| Chinese Express | Chinese Express, 47 North Road | 973 yd | |
| Yangzhou Rice | 103 Somerset Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Brookdale Park DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club MABEL STREET | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Orford Road Playing Fields ALDHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Bodyworx (Ladies Only) (Closed) 105-109 105-109 Somerset Road | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.8% |
| 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.