Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

WATERLOO ROAD, M8 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, M8 0AX.

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Population

573

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /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 0AX 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines M8 0AX — 70% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.7km from Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 £167k, 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00026042 (shared with 16 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 0AX. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.5%
Asian / British Asian70.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

Detached

£ 255,000

1 sales · Mean £ 255,000

school Local Schools

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Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Good672 pupils0.3 km
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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils0.6 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.6 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester

Good439 pupils0.8 km
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Abraham Moss Community School

Good1848 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Fresh Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Red Shop0.4 km
  • Silver Store0.6 km
  • Golden Wines0.9 km
  • MH Meats0.8 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Chaiiwala0.9 km
  • Fat Twins0.6 km
  • Grill Land0.3 km
  • Impasto Pizza0.6 km
  • RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.3 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.2 km
  • Lahori Chaska0.5 km
  • The Godfather Cafe0.9 km
  • Heritage Kebab House0.9 km
  • Jerry's0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Egerton Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Asda Store Limited0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abraham Moss Metrolink0.6 km
  • Queens Road Metrolink0.6 km
  • Crumpsall Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hightown Post Office0.0 km
  • Hightown Post Office0.1 km
  • Beckenham Road0.2 km
  • Waterloo Road0.2 km
  • Brentfield Avenue0.2 km