Alexandra Road is in Moss Side, Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 7BU is located in the Moss Side electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 7BA, M15 5PD, M16 7DL, M16 7HB, M15 5PW, M16 7DA, M15 5RA, M16 7HA, M15 5WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 7BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 52.3% | -6.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 41.6% | 47.7% | 6.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M16 7BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.1% | 58.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 25% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 48.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 18.3% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 39.1% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 20.5% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.5% | 14.1% | -6.4% | 1.0% | 13.1% |
| Other Black | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 29.9% | 26.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -55.3% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 54.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 54.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 25.9% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 6.9% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 7.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Moss Side 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 -19.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Alexandra Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-06-18 | £131,710 |
| Apartment 18 1 Alexandra Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-04-04 | £111,645 |
| Apartment 16 1 Alexandra Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2022-11-08 | £98,381 |
| Apartment 16 1 Alexandra Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-18 | £125,895 |
| Apartment 11 1 Alexandra Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-05-14 | £153,524 |
The percentage of student residents living in M16 7BU 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Alexandra Park M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 80 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kath Locke Centre also T/as Juds Cafe | 123 Moss Lane East | 103 yd | |
| Nomads | 144 Hulme High Street | 305 yd | |
| Box Co | 42 Hulme High Street | 340 yd | |
| Brownic Cafe | Unit 14, Hulme Market, Hulme High Street | 362 yd | |
| Love Pizza | Unit 6b, 26 Hulme High Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | West Indian Sports And Social Club, Westwood Street | 697 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 966 yd | |
| The Claremont Hotel | Claremont Hotel, 116-124 Claremont Road | 998 yd | |
| Unit One | 49 Stretford Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckles and Jerdine Caribbean kitchen | 112c Hulme High Street | 286 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 17 Moss Lane West | 319 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 1a Moss Lane West | 319 yd | |
| Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away | 39 Hulme High Street | 348 yd | |
| Make Well | Unit 14, Hulme Market Hall, Hulme High Street | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 700 yd | |
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 346 yd |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK GREAT WESTERN STREET | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 1,014 yd | |
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.