M16 8PB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fry Street, 0.4km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in M16, M16 8PB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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: Prices average £491k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00026850 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRY STREET, M16 8PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRY STREET, M16 8PB.
482
39
£ 40,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 8PB 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, M16 8PB combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£491k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8PB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 332,500
16 sales · Mean £ 375,140
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8PB 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
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Manley Park Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
William Hulme's Grammar School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
St John Vianney School
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.6 km
- Bargain World0.4 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.4 km
- Boozy Busters0.7 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.2 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.9 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.5 km
- The Hillary Step0.6 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Island Cabin Catering0.2 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.2 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.6 km
- Flayvas0.9 km
- Qabeela Restaurant1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Waffle Away0.3 km
- Chicken Shack1.0 km
- Fast & Fresh0.8 km
- Grill Hut0.7 km
- Jin Ho Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink1.2 km
- Chorlton Metrolink1.2 km
- Old Trafford Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burford Road0.2 km
- Burford Road0.3 km
- Range Road0.3 km
- Russell Avenue0.4 km
- Dudley Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M168PB · Data under Open Government Licence