M16 8JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 8JL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00175838 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 8JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 8JL.
299
35
£ 40,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 8JL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
M16 8JL has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8JL. The average age is 35.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8JL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
William Hulme's Grammar School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manley Park Primary School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
CHS South
Wilbraham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.8 km
- Bargain World0.5 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.5 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.5 km
- Mughal General Grocers0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Little Rock English & Caribbean Cuisine1.0 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.3 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.4 km
- Parkway Cafe0.8 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.5 km
- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.8 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club1.0 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.5 km
- The Hillary Step0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Waffle Away0.5 km
- Chesters0.5 km
- Chicken Run0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Turkman Grill0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink1.3 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.4 km
- Withington Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burford Road0.1 km
- Manley Road0.1 km
- Burford Road0.1 km
- Manley Road0.2 km
- Russell Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M168JL · Data under Open Government Licence