M8 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heywood Street, 0.3km from Cheetham in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 0DT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00175956 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEYWOOD STREET, M8 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYWOOD STREET, M8 0DT.
211
36
£ 40,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, M8 0DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0DT. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
4 sales · Mean £ 150,000
school Local Schools
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oasis Academy Temple
Unity Community Primary
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Marlborough Road Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Fresh Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mega Choice0.7 km
- Red Shop0.5 km
- Adam Halal Meat0.8 km
- Harris Halal Meat0.7 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Grill Land0.9 km
- Irish World Heritage Centre0.6 km
- Metro Link Canteen0.8 km
- RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.5 km
- Shahba Rose0.5 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Jerry's1.0 km
- Dubai Shawarma0.8 km
- Punjab Tandoori0.8 km
- Ashy's Takeaway0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Hotel1.0 km
- The Niu Loom0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Derby Brewery Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Metrolink0.9 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink1.0 km
- Manchester Victoria1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Balmfield Street0.0 km
- Balmfield Street0.0 km
- Heywood Street0.2 km
- Heywood Street0.2 km
- Balmfield Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M80DT · Data under Open Government Licence