Ashley Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 4WT 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 Ashley Lane, Manchester, M9 4WT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 4JJ, M9 4GU, M9 4GP, M9 4JN, M9 4TJ, M9 4NU, M9 4JP, M9 4GT, M9 4GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 4WT 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 | 55.4% | 51.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.5% | 3.9% | 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 M9 4WT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 43.1% | 47.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 28.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 53% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 5.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 4WT this area, 33.8% 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 | 38.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 23.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 30.1% | 20.8% | 2.5% | 27.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 73.9% | 46.7% | -27.2% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 77.1% | 60.5% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 22% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 19.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 60.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 16% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 8.1% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 76.7% | -25.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley 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 fallen by about -4.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Ashley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2025-03-31 | £171,902 |
| 78 Ashley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-17 | £162,018 |
| 52 Ashley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2021-02-12 | £73,405 |
| 56 Ashley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2020-01-07 | £113,020 |
| 14 Ashley Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2019-08-20 | £147,148 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 4WT 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 | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane , Moston M9 4HH | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 2out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 4,191 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 2,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 222 Moston Lane | 276 yd | |
| Queens Restaurant | 120 Moston Lane | 288 yd | |
| The Spices African Cuisine Limited | 254 Moston Lane | 385 yd | |
| Kul-Treats | 250 Moston Lane | 385 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 323 Moston Lane | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 170 yd | |
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 502 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 584 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 745 yd | |
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T Spoon | 80 Ashley Lane | 1 yd | |
| Rehoboth | 227 Moston Lane | 225 yd | |
| Pizza Lane | 226 Moston Lane | 276 yd | |
| Master Wok | 124 Moston Lane | 280 yd | |
| New Peking Garden | 232 Moston Lane | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 390 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 501 yd | |
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 613 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 147 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 | 392 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 737 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 | 75.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.8% |
| 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.