M8 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
Within the M8 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M8 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00026071 (shared with 324 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M8 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 0BD.
397
31
£ 40,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, M8 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 0BD. The average age is 31.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Marlborough Road Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Unity Community Primary
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Oasis Academy Temple
Abraham Moss Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Fresh Convenience Store0.2 km
- Red Shop0.5 km
- Silver Store0.6 km
- Golden Wines0.8 km
- MH Meats0.7 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Chaiiwala0.9 km
- Fat Twins0.6 km
- Grill Land0.2 km
- Impasto Pizza0.6 km
- RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.3 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.2 km
- Lahori Chaska0.4 km
- The Godfather Cafe0.8 km
- Heritage Kebab House0.8 km
- Jerry's0.5 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Egerton Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abraham Moss Metrolink0.6 km
- Queens Road Metrolink0.6 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hightown Post Office0.0 km
- Hightown Post Office0.1 km
- Beckenham Road0.1 km
- Squire Road0.2 km
- Waterloo Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M80BD · Data under Open Government Licence