M16 8WE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manley Road, 0.6km from Alexandra Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8WE are sourced from Output Area E00026854 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANLEY ROAD, M16 8WE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANLEY ROAD, M16 8WE.
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
M16 8WE is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. 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 8WE. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,500
6 sales · Mean £ 307,275
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8WE 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
CHS South
Oswald Road Primary School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Chorlton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.4 km
- Bargain World0.8 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.8 km
- Boozy Busters0.8 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- North Star Deli Chorlton0.8 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.2 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.4 km
- Range Delights Ltd0.6 km
- Mary & Archie1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chunky Chicken1.0 km
- Kansas Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Waffle Away0.7 km
- Raja's0.8 km
- Ashiana Takeaway0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.5 km
- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.6 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.1 km
- The Chorlton Tap0.9 km
- The Font1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink0.9 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.2 km
- Withington Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Morville Road0.1 km
- Brantingham Road0.1 km
- Brantingham Road0.1 km
- Russell Avenue0.2 km
- St Werburgh's Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168WE · Data under Open Government Licence