Erlington Avenue is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 0FW is located in the Longford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erlington Avenue, Manchester, M16 0FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 0FN, M16 0EP, M16 0DW, M16 0DX, M16 0FP, M16 0GA, M16 0FA, M16 0DT, M16 0FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 0FW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.6% | 49.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M16 0FW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 35.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 52.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 10.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 16.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 7.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 52.2% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.5% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 31.9% | 25.5% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 22.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 41.4% | 50.7% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Other | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 68.7% | 75.8% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 14.3% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 65.8% | 76.4% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 20% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 2.5% | -26.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 38.8% | 6.5% | 32.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erlington Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook 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 -4.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 Erlington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-23 | £311,269 |
| 22 Erlington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-01-26 | £449,326 |
| 4A Erlington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-09-07 | £390,000 |
| 14 Erlington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,700 | 2012-07-11 | £511,330 |
| 10 Erlington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-12-20 | £496,679 |
M16 0FW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 0FW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School St Teresa's Road , Stretford M16 0GQ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Primary School Chepstow Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 9SN | 4out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,974 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 | 2,154 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 | 105 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Delights Ltd | 50 York Avenue | 462 yd | |
| The Oystercatcher | 123 Manchester Road | 475 yd | |
| Mary & Archie | 111 Manchester Road | 475 yd | |
| Henry C | 107 Manchester Road | 561 yd | |
| 99 Reasons | 99 Manchester Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 420 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 420 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 420 yd | |
| The Hillary Step | 199 Upper Chorlton Road | 420 yd | |
| The Thirsty Korean | 127 Manchester Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Junction | 170 Manchester Road | 213 yd | |
| Tibetan Kitchen | 254 Upper Chorlton Road | 228 yd | |
| Grill Hut | 260 Upper Chorlton Road | 228 yd | |
| Ashiana Takeaway | 262 Upper Chorlton Road | 228 yd | |
| Jin Ho Fish and Chips | 266 Upper Chorlton Road | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 691 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 212 yd | |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Chorlton Leisure Centre (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School CHEPSTOW ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 947 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.