M21 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barlow Moor Road, 0.5km from Manley Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Chorlton ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for M21 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00026109 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLOW MOOR ROAD, M21 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW MOOR ROAD, M21 0BQ.
343
33
£ 53,700 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M21 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. M21 0BQ combines 74% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M21 0BQ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Oswald Road Primary School
St John's RC Primary School
Chorlton CofE Primary School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
St John Vianney School
Brookburn Community School
Manley Park Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.7 km
- Booze Corner Off Licence0.1 km
- Boozy Busters0.9 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Beech Inn0.6 km
- Globe0.6 km
- Lux Lounge0.3 km
- The Spread Eagle0.3 km
- Bar San Juan0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Annies Dessert Cafe0.2 km
- Four Side Vegan Pizza0.2 km
- Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester0.3 km
- Mint Lounge0.6 km
- North Star Deli Chorlton0.4 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Am Azad Manzil0.6 km
- Chunky Chicken0.2 km
- Kansas Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Mahbub0.2 km
- Royal Cod0.1 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Lloyds0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink0.3 km
- Firswood Metrolink0.9 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Road0.0 km
- Warwick Road0.1 km
- Brundretts Road0.1 km
- Brundretts Road0.1 km
- Groby Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M210BQ · Data under Open Government Licence