Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

FRY STREET, M16 8PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRY STREET, M16 8PB.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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school Local Schools

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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good642 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Manley Park Primary School

Outstanding424 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.8 km
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William Hulme's Grammar School

Good1586 pupils1.0 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils1.2 km
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St John Vianney School

Good114 pupils1.2 km
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St Hilda's CofE Primary School

Good260 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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