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.
ALDERGLEN ROAD, M8 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERGLEN ROAD, M8 0AL.
591
30
£ 40,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,750
8 sales · Mean £ 199,687
Flat
£ 142,500
2 sales · Mean £ 142,500
school Local Schools
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Unity Community Primary
Oasis Academy Temple
Marlborough Road Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Cheetwood Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Niu Loom0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: M80AL · Data under Open Government Licence