M16 8BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.6km from Brook's Bar in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For families considering a move, M16 8BN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% 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: Average house prices are around £228k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00026850 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, M16 8BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, M16 8BN.
482
39
£ 40,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 8BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M16 8BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8BN. The average age is 38.8. 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
Flat
£ 130,000
5 sales · Mean £ 135,190
Detached
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8BN 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 Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
William Hulme's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Mary & Archie0.9 km
- Oasis Ice Cream1.0 km
- 99 Reasons1.0 km
- Casa Burritos1.0 km
- Ruyi Vegetarian House1.0 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Eastern Halal Meat Ltd0.3 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.3 km
- Chorlton Local Off Licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lily's Deli1.0 km
- Mughal General Grocers0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.8 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.5 km
- The Font0.9 km
- The Hillary Step0.4 km
- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sun Sun1.0 km
- Fast & Fresh0.7 km
- Grill Hut0.6 km
- Jin Ho Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Waffle Away0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink1.0 km
- Chorlton Metrolink1.1 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Morville Road0.4 km
- Wood Road0.4 km
- Burford Road0.4 km
- Russell Avenue0.4 km
- Wood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M168BN · Data under Open Government Licence