Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

KNIGHTSWOOD ROAD, M8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTSWOOD ROAD, M8 0AQ.

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Population

537

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M8 0AQ 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

M8 0AQ has a highly multicultural community character — 75% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M8 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knightswood Road, 0.5km from Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

For families considering a move, M8 0AQ represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00175943 (shared with 8 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 0AQ. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British5.6%
Asian / British Asian75.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed17.9%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 144,000

4 sales · Mean £ 145,750

Flat

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 156,666

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils0.5 km
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Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Good672 pupils0.6 km
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Abraham Moss Community School

Good1848 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.7 km
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Cravenwood Primary Academy

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Fresh Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Mega Choice0.8 km
  • News Plus Xtra0.9 km
  • Red Shop0.2 km
  • Silver Store0.7 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Fat Twins0.8 km
  • Grill Land0.4 km
  • Impasto Pizza0.7 km
  • Irish World Heritage Centre0.9 km
  • Metro Link Canteen1.0 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.3 km
  • Lahori Chaska0.6 km
  • The Godfather Cafe0.7 km
  • Heritage Kebab House1.0 km
  • Jerry's0.9 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.3 km
  • The Niu Loom0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Egerton Inn0.9 km
  • Smedley Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Queens Road Metrolink0.3 km
  • Abraham Moss Metrolink0.3 km
  • Crumpsall Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shirley Road0.1 km
  • Shirley Road0.1 km
  • Cardinal Street0.2 km
  • Cardinal Street0.2 km
  • Albyns Avenue0.3 km