M8 9BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cheetham in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M8 9BY is 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% 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 15% — 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 9BY are sourced from Output Area E00026047 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M8 9BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M8 9BY.
502
30
£ 40,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M8 9BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M8 9BY has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 9BY. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Marlborough Road Academy
Unity Community Primary
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oasis Academy Temple
Cheetwood Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Fresh Convenience Store0.4 km
- Red Shop0.6 km
- Silver Store0.8 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.8 km
- MH Meats0.7 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Fat Twins0.9 km
- Grill Land0.6 km
- Impasto Pizza0.8 km
- RM Restaurant MCR Ltd0.5 km
- Shahba Rose1.0 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Al Hamra Sweet Centre0.5 km
- Lahori Chaska0.7 km
- Greek Hour0.8 km
- Jerry's0.5 km
- Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abbey Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abraham Moss Metrolink0.9 km
- Queens Road Metrolink0.9 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highclere Avenue0.1 km
- Highclere Avenue0.1 km
- Dudley Street0.1 km
- Dudley Street0.1 km
- Brentfield Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M89BY · Data under Open Government Licence