College Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 0AE is located in the Whalley Range electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Drive, Manchester, M16 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 0AD, M16 0AF, M16 0AH, M16 0AB, M16 8LA, M16 0AL, M16 8LE, M16 0FD, M16 0AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 0AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 48.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 41.6% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 43.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 57.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 55% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 25.9% | 23.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 20.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 41% | 53.2% | 12.2% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Arab | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 75.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 75% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 1.2% | -22.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chorlton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 College Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-11-21 | £451,266 |
| 12 College Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2021-12-16 | £569,921 |
| 32 College Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £444,500 | 2021-12-08 | £500,652 |
| 6 College Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2020-08-21 | £554,033 |
| 20 College Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-06-14 | £536,975 |
M16 0AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M16 0AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M16 0AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswald Road Primary School Oswald Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts | 119 Clarendon Road | 231 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 243 yd | |
| Range Delights Ltd | 50 York Avenue | 247 yd | |
| Island Cabin Catering | 20 Burford Road | 289 yd | |
| Toasteez | 202 Brantingham Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 358 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 369 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 369 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 369 yd | |
| The Hillary Step | 199 Upper Chorlton Road | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibetan Kitchen | 254 Upper Chorlton Road | 470 yd | |
| Grill Hut | 260 Upper Chorlton Road | 470 yd | |
| Ashiana Takeaway | 262 Upper Chorlton Road | 470 yd | |
| Jin Ho Fish and Chips | 266 Upper Chorlton Road | 470 yd | |
| Jerk Junction | 170 Manchester Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 796 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 905 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 688 yd |
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.