M16 8LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gowan Road, 0.6km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Property: Prices average £467k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00026252 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOWAN ROAD, M16 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWAN ROAD, M16 8LR.
568
36
£ 39,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 8LR 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. M16 8LR's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £467k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8LR. The average age is 35.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 467,000
2 sales · Mean £ 467,000
school Local Schools
William Hulme's Grammar School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
CHS South
Wilbraham Primary School
Chorlton High School
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manley Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bargain World1.0 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep1.0 km
- Texaco/Premier0.6 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Food Basket1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Island Cabin Catering0.8 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.9 km
- Parkway Cafe0.7 km
- The Pavilion0.7 km
- Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Waffle Away1.0 km
- Dallas Pizza1.0 km
- Pasha0.8 km
- Raja's1.0 km
- Bento King Withington0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Margaret's Social Centre0.7 km
- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.4 km
- Whalley Range Amateur Football Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Withington Metrolink1.3 km
- Chorlton Metrolink1.4 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wilbraham Road0.1 km
- Hartley Hall0.1 km
- Alexandra Road South0.2 km
- Withington Road0.2 km
- Alexandra Road South0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M168LR · Data under Open Government Licence