Thatch Leach Lane is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 6AX is located in the Besses electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 6AY, M45 6AU, M45 6DU, M45 6DJ, M45 6AS, M45 6AZ, M45 6BA, M45 6DF, M45 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M45 6AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 M45 6AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 46.6% | 51.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 33.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 39.6% | 49.1% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 35.7% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 10.9% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.1% | 68.9% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 87.7% | 75.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 76.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thatch Leach Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Besses 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 -4.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-10-20 | £266,073 |
| 4 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-12-12 | £273,844 |
| 4 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2001-12-21 | £305,045 |
| 4 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1999-11-12 | £301,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 3,749 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonbeam | 82 Bury Old Road | 308 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 103 Bury New Road | 352 yd | |
| Trust House | Charles Street | 386 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 387 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 533 yd | |
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 859 yd | |
| The Crooked Man | 7 Fairfax Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 110 yd | |
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 346 yd | |
| Sandwich Cycle | rear of, 60 Bury Old Road | 368 yd | |
| Let's Fress Deli | 70 Bury Old Road | 387 yd | |
| Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | 50 Bury Old Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 47 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 912 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 743 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 1,044 yd | |
| Philips High School HIGHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.