Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

LOCKETT STREET, M8 8EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCKETT STREET, M8 8EE.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M8 8EE has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

M8 8EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lockett Street, 0.3km from Strangeways in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M8 8EE offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8EE are sourced from Output Area E00175935 (shared with 60 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 8EE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.9%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed25.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

M8 8EE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.2 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils0.7 km
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River View Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.9 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils1.3 km
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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • 1CBDUK LTD0.9 km
  • Texaco0.3 km
  • MS Superstore Limited1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Zemen Convenient Store0.5 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Eagle Inn0.7 km
  • Green Arches0.9 km
  • GRUB0.9 km
  • The Black Lion1.0 km
  • Strangeway Studios0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Kabul Cuisine0.1 km
  • Raja Cafe0.1 km
  • Tearoom 280.1 km
  • Breakfast Club0.9 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.1 km
  • Gorillaz0.1 km
  • Mughali Taste0.1 km
  • Wafflers0.2 km
  • Bento King - M3 store1.0 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Radisson Park Inn0.8 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.6 km
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.9 km
  • Manchester1.1 km
  • Salford Central1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Jury Street0.1 km
  • Bury New Road0.2 km
  • Broughton Lane0.2 km
  • Strangeways0.2 km
  • Strangeways0.3 km