Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

ALDERGLEN ROAD, M8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERGLEN ROAD, M8 0AL.

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Population

591

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M8 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M8 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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M8 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alderglen Road, 0.2km from Cheetham in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 0AL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: Average house prices are around £252k. 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 M8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00026036 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 0AL. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.6%
Asian / British Asian28.1%
Black / African / Caribbean33.2%
Other / Mixed21.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 183,750

8 sales · Mean £ 199,687

Flat

£ 142,500

2 sales · Mean £ 142,500

school Local Schools

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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.2 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils0.7 km
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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils0.8 km
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Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Good672 pupils0.8 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Fresh Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Mega Choice0.9 km
  • Red Shop0.6 km
  • Broughton Convenience Store Limited1.0 km
  • Zabka Market0.9 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Grill Land0.9 km
  • Irish World Heritage Centre0.8 km
  • Metro Link Canteen0.9 km
  • RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.6 km
  • Shahba Rose0.7 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.8 km
  • Greek Hour1.0 km
  • Jerry's0.9 km
  • Dubai Shawarma0.8 km
  • Punjab Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Store Limited0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Niu Loom0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Derby Brewery Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Metrolink1.0 km
  • Abraham Moss Metrolink1.1 km
  • Manchester Victoria1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Waterloo Road0.1 km
  • Sherborne Street0.2 km
  • Balmfield Street0.2 km
  • Balmfield Street0.2 km
  • Alderglen Road0.2 km