M8 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Appleton Street, 0.4km from Cheetham Hill in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00175944 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
APPLETON STREET, M8 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLETON STREET, M8 0BS.
417
27
£ 33,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
Cultural diversity defines M8 0BS — 66% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 M8 0BS. The average age is 27.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,500
5 sales · Mean £ 115,200
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Temple
Abraham Moss Community School
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Cravenwood Primary Academy
Irk Valley Community School
Marlborough Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Fresh Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mega Choice0.7 km
- News Plus Xtra1.0 km
- Red Shop0.2 km
- Silver Store0.9 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Fat Twins0.9 km
- Grill Land0.6 km
- Impasto Pizza0.9 km
- Irish World Heritage Centre0.8 km
- Metro Link Canteen0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.5 km
- Lahori Chaska0.8 km
- The Godfather Cafe0.8 km
- Dubai Shawarma0.5 km
- Punjab Tandoori0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.3 km
- The Niu Loom0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Smedley Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Metrolink0.2 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink0.4 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cardinal Street0.1 km
- Cardinal Street0.1 km
- Woodlands Road (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
- Woodlands Road Metrolink Station West Entrance0.2 km
- Woodlands Road (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M80BS · Data under Open Government Licence