M8 5RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Crumpsall, Higher in Manchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Crumpsall ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
Within the M8 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 32 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 5RL are sourced from Output Area E00026158 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M8 5RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 5RL.
590
32
£ 33,800 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 5RL 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
Cultural diversity defines M8 5RL — 51% 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 5RL. The average age is 31.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Irk Valley Community School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Abraham Moss Community School
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cravenwood Primary Academy
Pike Fold Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- A-Z Convenience Store0.8 km
- Scotch Corner Shop0.3 km
- Pol Supermart MCR LTD0.6 km
- Diet 121 with Lisa0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cleveland Hotel0.7 km
- Alliance Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Hexagon Tower0.6 km
- The Orangery0.1 km
- Kashmiri Chai0.7 km
- Laura's Pit Stop0.6 km
- The Secret Sandwich0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bernie's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Delaunays Chippy0.3 km
- Star Grill0.8 km
- Fillers0.3 km
- PACD Lunch Ltd0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Crumpsall Metrolink0.9 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink1.0 km
- Queens Road Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- North Manchester General Hospital0.0 km
- North Manchester General Hospital0.0 km
- Nmg Hospital Np0.2 km
- North Manchester General Hospital0.2 km
- Crescent Road Np0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M85RL · Data under Open Government Licence