Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M8 0LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 0LA.

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Population

589

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M8 0LA 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in M8 0LA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M8 0LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Smedley in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 0LA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 0LA are sourced from Output Area E00026060 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 0LA. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.3%
Asian / British Asian35.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed16.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Saviour CofE Primary School

Good180 pupils0.4 km
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St Malachy's RC Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils0.6 km
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Manchester Communication Primary Academy

Good450 pupils0.7 km
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Manchester Communication Academy

Good1207 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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Collyhurst Nursery School

Outstanding50 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Mega Choice0.3 km
  • Red Shop0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Collyhurst Village Store0.7 km
  • K & K Convenience0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Irish World Heritage Centre0.4 km
  • Metro Link Canteen0.3 km
  • Shahba Rose0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • Chandni Chok0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Goody’s Flame Grill1.0 km
  • TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza0.6 km
  • Spice Cabin0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • The Grumpy Baker0.8 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Parkland Hotel0.8 km
  • The Niu Loom0.4 km
  • Sandown Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Smedley Hotel0.5 km
  • The Shiredale0.9 km
  • The Valley0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Monsall Metrolink0.9 km
  • Queens Road Metrolink1.0 km
  • Abraham Moss Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • Wythburn Avenue0.1 km
  • Smedley Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road Staff Halt (Metrolink)0.1 km