Chapel Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8EJ is located in the Higher Blackley 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 Chapel Lane, Manchester, M9 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8EH, M9 8FJ, M9 8EQ, M9 8EN, M9 8PW, M9 8JA, M9 8ES, M9 8DB, M9 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 8EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.6% | 49.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 45.2% | 43.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 42.7% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 25.5% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 20.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 15.5% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86% | 73.7% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 87.6% | 81.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 10.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 80.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown 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 -25.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-24 | £189,822 |
| 113 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-15 | £186,117 |
| 81 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-10-18 | £154,871 |
| 87 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-26 | £200,545 |
| 97 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-08-31 | £197,816 |
M9 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 2out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College 9 Leicester Avenue , Salford M7 4HA | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 313 yd | |
| Fresh Fuel Bar | 1149 Rochdale Road | 743 yd | |
| The Orangery | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 878 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant / The Cafe | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 878 yd | |
| Laura's Pit Stop | 203 Slack Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 743 yd | |
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Grill | 95 Old Market Street | 451 yd | |
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 634 yd | |
| Delaunays Chippy | 85 Delaunays Road | 687 yd | |
| Crispy&Co | 1143 Rochdale Road | 743 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.