M8 8RD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Redbank, 0.2km from Red Bank in Manchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
Within the M8 district, this postcode is characterised by residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
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 8RD are sourced from Output Area E00176085 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDBANK, M8 8RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDBANK, M8 8RD.
130
43
£ 43,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 8RD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, M8 8RD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 8RD. The average age is 43.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M8 8RD 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.
school Local Schools
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Abbott Community Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheetwood Primary School
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Collyhurst Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- Irish World Heritage Centre0.9 km
- Metro Link Canteen0.9 km
- Shahba Rose1.0 km
- 63 Degrees0.9 km
- Ciaooo Pizzeria Ltd0.8 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn1.0 km
- Walkabout0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.9 km
- New Century Hall Kitchen0.7 km
- The Beerhouse0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- K & K Convenience0.9 km
- One Below0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
- Unique Enterprises International Ltd0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Niu Loom1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Smithfield Market Tavern0.9 km
- Staycity Aparthotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Just Try0.2 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.9 km
- Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Chilli's0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wing Yip0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.8 km
- Manchester1.4 km
- Queens Road Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Great Horrocks0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- St Chad's Catholic Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M88RD · Data under Open Government Licence