M8 0LT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cheetham in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 0LT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — 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 0LT are sourced from Output Area E00026045 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M8 0LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 0LT.
519
33
£ 40,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 0LT 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
Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in M8 0LT — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 0LT. The average age is 32.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Unity Community Primary
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Marlborough Road Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Oasis Academy Temple
Cheetwood Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Fresh Convenience Store0.6 km
- Mega Choice1.0 km
- Red Shop0.6 km
- Silver Store1.0 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.8 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Grill Land0.7 km
- Impasto Pizza1.0 km
- Irish World Heritage Centre1.0 km
- RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.5 km
- Shahba Rose0.9 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.6 km
- Lahori Chaska0.9 km
- Greek Hour0.8 km
- Jerry's0.6 km
- Dubai Shawarma0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Hotel1.0 km
- The Niu Loom0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Road Metrolink0.9 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink0.9 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alderglen Road0.1 km
- Alderglen Road0.1 km
- Waterloo Road0.2 km
- Highclere Avenue0.2 km
- Brentfield Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M80LT · Data under Open Government Licence