Chapel Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8GA 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 8GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8GD, M9 8GG, M9 8GF, M9 8JN, M9 8GX, M9 8JJ, M9 8NB, M9 8GJ, M9 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 40.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 53.4% | 41.9% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 37.6% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.1% | 20.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 29.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.2% | 65.6% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 88.2% | 75.2% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 9% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 75.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel 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 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 261 Chapel Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-08-26 | £172,970 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 2out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community 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 | 926 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 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,109 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 | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 2,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNally's Kitchen | 468 Victoria Avenue | 726 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 838 yd | |
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 972 yd | |
| House Of Desserts | 203 Victoria Avenue | 976 yd | |
| The Cafe | 193 Victoria Avenue | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 429 yd | |
| Parkview Pub | 2 Parksway | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 345 yd | |
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 614 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 726 yd | |
| Spice World | 191 Victoria Avenue | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 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.