Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M8 9BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 9BG.

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Population

502

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M8 9BG 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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 9BG has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

M8 9BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Town, High in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 9BG is 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. 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. 76% 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 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 9BG are sourced from Output Area E00026047 (shared with 27 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 9BG. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.7%
Asian / British Asian44.5%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed17.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

school Local Schools

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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils0.3 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils0.4 km
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Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils0.9 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Brentnall Primary School

Inadequate237 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Fresh Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Red Shop0.7 km
  • Silver Store0.8 km
  • Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.7 km
  • MH Meats0.7 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Fat Twins0.8 km
  • Grill Land0.6 km
  • Impasto Pizza0.8 km
  • RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.5 km
  • The Jollof Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.5 km
  • Lahori Chaska0.7 km
  • Greek Hour0.7 km
  • Jerry's0.4 km
  • Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dover Inn1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Store Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abraham Moss Metrolink0.9 km
  • Queens Road Metrolink0.9 km
  • Crumpsall Metrolink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Highclere Avenue0.0 km
  • Highclere Avenue0.1 km
  • Dudley Street0.1 km
  • Dudley Street0.1 km
  • Highclere Avenue0.2 km