M16 7BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Moss Side in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7BS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00026547 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 7BS.
523
32
£ 29,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 7BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 58% social renting, M16 7BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 7BS. The average age is 31.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 7BS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
William Hulme's Grammar School
Claremont Primary School
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Webster Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bargain World0.5 km
- Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd0.5 km
- Great Western Pound Plus0.5 km
- Welcome Stores0.5 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Claremont Hotel0.5 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Balestaro0.5 km
- Brownic Cafe0.7 km
- Parkway Cafe0.8 km
- Selina Eritrea and Ethopia Restaurant1.0 km
- Suja Restaurant0.8 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Shah Ji Super Store1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Waffle Away0.5 km
- Chicken Shack0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Double Dragon0.7 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Morning Star Hostel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink1.9 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink2.0 km
- Chorlton Metrolink2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brentwood Street0.1 km
- Yarburgh Street0.1 km
- Yarburgh Street0.2 km
- Bradstock Road0.2 km
- Range Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M167BS · Data under Open Government Licence