M16 8NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
The people who live in M16 8NB are typical of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% 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 8NB are sourced from Output Area E00026237 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 8NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 8NB.
275
40
£ 39,100 /yr
49%
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
53% of M16 8NB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8NB. The average age is 39.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8NB 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
William Hulme's Grammar School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
CHS South
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Wilbraham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bargain World0.7 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.7 km
- Eastern Halal Meat Ltd0.8 km
- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.8 km
- Texaco/Premier0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.7 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club1.0 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.5 km
- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.6 km
- Whalley Range Amateur Football Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Island Cabin Catering0.5 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.6 km
- Parkway Cafe0.7 km
- Range Delights Ltd1.0 km
- Noodle House0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Waffle Away0.7 km
- Raja's0.7 km
- Chesters0.7 km
- Chicken Run0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink1.3 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.6 km
- Withington Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Manley Road0.1 km
- Manley Road0.1 km
- Playing Field0.2 km
- Wilbraham Road0.3 km
- Russell Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168NB · Data under Open Government Licence