M16 8WF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manley Road, 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 8WF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 — 100% 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 £326k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8WF are sourced from Output Area E00026855 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANLEY ROAD, M16 8WF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANLEY ROAD, M16 8WF.
308
39
£ 40,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
M16 8WF has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 8WF. The average age is 38.7. 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
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 336,000
Flat
£ 191,000
1 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 8WF 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
Manley Park Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
CHS South
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Chorlton High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Eastern Halal Meat Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons Petrol1.0 km
- Manchester Superstore Grocery 2017 Limited0.7 km
- Texaco/Premier1.0 km
- Bargain World0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.8 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.3 km
- The Hillary Step0.9 km
- Jam Street Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Casa Burritos1.0 km
- The Nip and Tipple0.9 km
- Chorlton Fusion Food Ltd1.0 km
- North Star Deli Chorlton1.0 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sun Sun1.0 km
- Waffle Away0.7 km
- Raja's0.7 km
- Chesters0.7 km
- Chicken Run0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons plus Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorlton Metrolink1.1 km
- Firswood Metrolink1.4 km
- Withington Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Avenue0.1 km
- Manley Road0.1 km
- Manley Road0.1 km
- Playing Field0.2 km
- Burford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168WF · Data under Open Government Licence