Church Lane is in Moston, Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 4LA is located in the Harpurhey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Moston, Manchester, M9 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 4HX, M9 4LD, M9 4SA, M9 4NN, M9 4PY, M9 4WY, M9 4PJ, M9 4WL, M9 4PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 4LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 52% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 M9 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 36.6% | 52.8% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 21.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 15% | 15.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 3.5% | -9.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 52.4% | 19.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 22% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 28.7% | 13% | -15.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 M9 4LA this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 28.7% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 23.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 23% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76.1% | 59.2% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 62.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 62.5% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 14.7% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 62.5% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 15% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crumpsall 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 risen by about 5.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Church Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-08-09 | £302,292 |
| 144 Church Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-25 | £169,721 |
| 144 Church Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-24 | £201,544 |
| 145 Church Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,520,000 | 2019-04-04 | £2,126,455 |
| 141B Church Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-04-19 | £184,255 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 4LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane , Moston M9 4HH | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Upper Monsall Street , Miles Platting M40 8NG | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,898 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 2,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 93 Café & Kitchen | 93 Church Lane | 368 yd | |
| Queens Restaurant | 120 Moston Lane | 503 yd | |
| Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project Bee Warm Hub | Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project, Carisbrook Street | 534 yd | |
| Billy's Butties | Monsall Mill, Monsall Road | 590 yd | |
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 222 Moston Lane | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 526 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 611 yd | |
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 758 yd | |
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 761 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcr Kitchen | 3 Willow Bank, Church Lane | 207 yd | |
| Mcr Kitchen | 3 Willow Bank, Church Lane | 256 yd | |
| Oriental | 2 Nigel Road | 302 yd | |
| The Wok Express | 98 Church Lane | 307 yd | |
| T Spoon | 80 Ashley Lane | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 506 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 521 yd | |
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 640 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| North City Family & Fitness Centre NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE UPPER CONRAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 780 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.