M16 0AD is a safe, established residential area on College Drive, 0.5km from Manley Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in M16, M16 0AD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, up 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00026846 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE DRIVE, M16 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE DRIVE, M16 0AD.
335
37
£ 40,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, M16 0AD combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£452k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 0AD. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 409,500
13 sales · Mean £ 406,596
Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
Terraced
£ 337,500
2 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M16 0AD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oswald Road Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.3 km
- Bargain World0.7 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.7 km
- Boozy Busters0.5 km
- Barbakan Delicatessen0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- North Star Deli Chorlton0.8 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.2 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.2 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.3 km
- Le Petit Paris0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chunky Chicken1.0 km
- Kansas Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Waffle Away0.7 km
- Raja's0.7 km
- Ashiana Takeaway0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.3 km
- Old Trafford Conservative Club0.9 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre1.0 km
- The Beer House Chorlton (Ltd)0.9 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink0.9 km
- Chorlton Metrolink0.9 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Morville Road0.3 km
- St Werburgh's Road0.3 km
- St Werburgh's Road0.3 km
- College Road0.4 km
- College Road0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: M160AD · Data under Open Government Licence