Thatch Leach Lane is in Whitefield, Manchester and in Bury district. M45 6FN 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 6FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M45 6FY, M45 8HD, M45 6FW, M45 6EP, M45 6EH, M45 8HA, M45 6EJ, M45 6EW, M45 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M45 6FN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 6FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 46.1% | 50.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 34.5% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 44.4% | 54.6% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 40% | 32.2% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 15.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 8.5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 15.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 34.2% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 81.8% | 75.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 89.5% | 85.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
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 -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-08-04 | £300,122 |
| 127 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-05 | £212,849 |
| 127 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-23 | £181,597 |
| 125 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-02 | £311,001 |
| 129 Thatch Leach Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2022-10-21 | £255,598 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School Ribble Drive , Whitefield M45 8TD | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,974 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 | 5,209 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 | 1,315 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 3,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 692 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 695 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 707 yd | |
| Trust House | Charles Street | 772 yd | |
| Bisha Coffee | 1 Ribble Square | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Cycle | rear of, 60 Bury Old Road | 650 yd | |
| China Express | 13 Thatch Leach Lane | 672 yd | |
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 693 yd | |
| Let's Fress Deli | 70 Bury Old Road | 695 yd | |
| Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | 50 Bury Old Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 579 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 931 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Hillock Playing Fields Mersey Close | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Whitefield) MOSS LANE | health and fitness suite | 975 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.