M8 8RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peel Lane, 0.2km from Horrocks, Great in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
For families considering a move, M8 8RJ represents 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 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 8RJ are sourced from Output Area E00176085 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEEL LANE, M8 8RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEEL LANE, M8 8RJ.
130
43
£ 43,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 8RJ 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
M8 8RJ is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 8RJ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
M8 8RJ has low crime rates — 1 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 Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Patrick's RC Primary School
St Malachy's RC Primary School
Collyhurst Nursery School
Saviour CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- All Stars & Las Vegas Fried Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- Hero Training Club0.9 km
- New Look0.3 km
- B & M Bargains0.6 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel1.0 km
- AC Hotel by Marriot0.9 km
- The Niu Loom0.8 km
- Radisson Park Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Agreste0.9 km
- Apna Lahori Kebabish0.3 km
- Co-op Ground Floor Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Foody's0.3 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Angel0.8 km
- Base Manchester Ltd0.7 km
- Derby Brewery Arms0.4 km
- Ramona1.0 km
- New Century Hall Kitchen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Just Try0.2 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.9 km
- Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Grumpy Baker0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wing Yip1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Queens Road Metrolink1.5 km
- Manchester1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Great Horrocks0.0 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Derby Street0.3 km
- Elizabeth Street0.3 km
- Derby Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M88RJ · Data under Open Government Licence