Bent Lanes is in Urmston, Manchester and in Trafford district. M41 8WZ is located in the Davyhulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bent Lanes, Urmston, Manchester, M41 8WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M41 8WY, M41 8PF, M41 8WU, M41 8PE, M41 8PB, M41 8NX, M41 8PD, M41 7NT, M41 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M41 8WZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M41 8WZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.8% | 30% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 53.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 48.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 9% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27% | 16.5% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 33.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 93.8% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bent Lanes was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Davyhulme average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Bent Lanes, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2020-03-13 | £304,066 |
| 103 Bent Lanes, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,250 | 2020-02-25 | £329,577 |
| 103 Bent Lanes, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,250 | 2019-09-06 | £325,062 |
| 101 Bent Lanes, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-09-27 | £333,973 |
| 91 Bent Lanes, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2010-06-08 | £345,742 |
M41 8WZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Primary School Nursery Road , Davyhulme M41 7WW | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Cornhill Rd , Davyhulme M41 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flixton Primary School Delamere Road , Flixton M41 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Davyhulme Road , Davyhulme M41 7DS | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acre Hall Primary School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flixton Girls School Flixton Road , Trafford M41 5DR | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urmston Grammar Academy Newton Road , Urmston M41 5UG | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Salford City Academy Northfleet Road , Peel Green M30 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Preparatory School 211 Flixton Road , Urmston M41 5PR | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Church Lane , Edenfield BL0 0QL | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Urmston Meadowside | Davyhulme Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bent Brook Hungry Horse | 161 Broadway | 560 yd | |
| Barley Farm | Barley Farm, Stadium Way | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 167 Broadway | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1a Stadium Way | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Afc Urmston Meadowside Fc DAVYHULME ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Davyhulme Park Golf Club GLENEAGLES ROAD | golf | 748 yd |
| Broadway LABURNUM ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Salford Red Devils (Aj Bell Stadium) SALFORD CITY STADIUM SALFORD CITY STADIUM STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Your Gym Manchester SALFORD CITY STADIUM SALFORD CITY STADIUM STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 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.