M16 8WG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsbrook Road, 0.4km from Hough End in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Whalley Range ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
For families considering a move, M16 8WG represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Census 2021 statistics for M16 8WG are sourced from Output Area E00026243 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSBROOK ROAD, M16 8WG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSBROOK ROAD, M16 8WG.
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40
£ 39,100 /yr
38%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
51% of M16 8WG'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 8WG. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
school Local Schools
CHS South
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
William Hulme's Grammar School
Chorlton High School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Loreto High School Chorlton
Manley Park Primary School
Chorlton Park Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- South West Manchester Cricket Club0.9 km
- St Margaret's Social Centre0.6 km
- Whalley Range Amateur Football Club0.2 km
- Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club0.1 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Parkway Express0.8 km
- Ahmads Grocers0.8 km
- Hursts Bp0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Texaco/Premier0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bento King Withington0.9 km
- Shakes & Bites0.8 km
- Pasha0.9 km
- Aroma Massala0.9 km
- The Smashed Burger Guys0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Whalley Range Stadium0.7 km
- Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts0.8 km
- Toasteez0.7 km
- Island Cabin Catering0.9 km
- Hough End Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Withington Metrolink1.1 km
- Chorlton Metrolink1.2 km
- Burton Road Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Withington Road (to def rte)0.1 km
- Withington Road (to def rte)0.1 km
- Withington Road0.2 km
- Withington Road0.2 km
- Wilbraham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M168WG · Data under Open Government Licence