Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

WITHINGTON ROAD, M16 8BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHINGTON ROAD, M16 8BX.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines M16 8BX — 57% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

M16 8BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Withington Road, 0.7km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M16 8BX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% 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 £307k.

Census 2021 statistics for M16 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00026831 (shared with 6 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 M16 8BX. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.9%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed38.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 307,000

1 sales · Mean £ 307,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M16 8BX has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good642 pupils0.7 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.8 km
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St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils0.9 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils1.0 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Red Sea Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Brownic Cafe1.0 km
  • Island Cabin Catering0.8 km
  • MyLahore Events Management Limited0.7 km
  • Flayvas0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Bargain World0.3 km
  • Great Western Pound Plus1.0 km
  • Jiva Newsagents0.9 km
  • Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.3 km
  • Old Trafford Pantry0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Jam Street Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.5 km
  • The Hillary Step0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Waffle Away0.3 km
  • Chicken Shack0.4 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Double Dragon0.5 km
  • Red Marrakech0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Firswood Metrolink1.4 km
  • Cornbrook Metrolink1.7 km
  • Pomona Metrolink1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whalley Road0.1 km
  • Whalley Road0.1 km
  • Dudley Road0.1 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Dudley Road0.2 km