M16 8JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Avenue, 0.5km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
The people who live in M16 8JG are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% 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 £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8JG are sourced from Output Area E00026854 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON AVENUE, M16 8JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON AVENUE, M16 8JG.
520
34
£ 40,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. M16 8JG's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 10% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8JG. The average age is 34.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 269,975
4 sales · Mean £ 259,612
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8JG 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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
William Hulme's Grammar School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
CHS South
Oswald Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.5 km
- Bargain World0.7 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.7 km
- Boozy Busters0.8 km
- Best Saver0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- North Star Deli Chorlton0.9 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.2 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.3 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.6 km
- Hare Krishna Temple0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.5 km
- Whalley Range Amateur Football Club0.6 km
- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.8 km
- Jam Street Bar & Grill0.7 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Waffle Away0.7 km
- Chesters0.7 km
- Chicken Run0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Turkman Grill0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink1.0 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.2 km
- Withington Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Avenue0.1 km
- Morville Road0.2 km
- Brantingham Road0.2 km
- Brantingham Road0.2 km
- Manley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168JG · Data under Open Government Licence