M16 8BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Manley Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00026850 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 8BP.
482
39
£ 40,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 8BP 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 8BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8BP. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8BP 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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Oswald Road Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
William Hulme's Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.3 km
- Bargain World0.6 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.6 km
- Boozy Busters0.6 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- North Star Deli Chorlton0.9 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.1 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.1 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.4 km
- Mary & Archie0.9 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.3 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.7 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.4 km
- The Chorlton Tap1.0 km
- The Font0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Waffle Away0.6 km
- Raja's0.6 km
- Ashiana Takeaway0.6 km
- Sun Sun0.9 km
- Zaxxfried1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink1.0 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.0 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Morville Road0.2 km
- St Werburgh's Road0.3 km
- Brantingham Road0.3 km
- Brantingham Road0.3 km
- Russell Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168BP · Data under Open Government Licence