Croston Terrace is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 7FD is located in the Old Trafford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croston Terrace, Manchester, M16 7FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 7WP, M16 9AA, M16 7WU, M16 7WT, M16 7WW, M16 9LQ, M16 9BR, M16 9LU, M15 5PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 7FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.6% | 49.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 7FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 37.7% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 32.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 42.3% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 27.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around M16 7FD this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 31.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 28.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 27.4% | 20.9% | -6.5% | 3.1% | 17.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 17.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 14.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 19.1% | 23.2% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -58.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 55.1% | 58.2% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 19.6% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 58.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 32.8% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 2.3% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 2.1% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 53.5% | 6.5% | 47.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croston Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hulme average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Croston Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-23 | £271,298 |
| 2 Croston Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-30 | £274,923 |
| 10 Croston Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-11-21 | £271,164 |
| 5 Croston Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-11-02 | £293,151 |
| 2 Croston Terrace, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2015-12-22 | £335,339 |
The percentage of student residents living in M16 7FD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Infant School Flaxpool Close , Moss Side M16 7EU | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess County Primary School Flaxpool Close , Alexandra Park Estate M16 7EN | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Off Alexandra Road M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Junior School Malvern Road , Old Trafford M16 9AD | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,754 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 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing Lives School Unit 2, Aniseed Park , Oldham Broadway Business Park OL9 9XA | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd Learning 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aim Learning Centre 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cafe Ltd | 178-180 Chorlton Road | 101 yd | |
| Flayvas | 2 Upper Chorlton Road | 142 yd | |
| Jambo Living Well Tea Room | Sharon Youth Association, Chorlton Road | 222 yd | |
| Limelight cafe | Limelight, 1 St Brides Way | 250 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 33c Ayres Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 460 yd | |
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taftan Tandoori | 178-180 Chorlton Road | 101 yd | |
| Old Trafford Bakery Jamaican Takeaway | 126 Shrewsbury Street | 168 yd | |
| Chicken Shack | 3 Moss Lane West | 174 yd | |
| Caribbean Sunrise Foods Ltd | 9 Moss Lane West | 181 yd | |
| Kara Chippery and Curry House | 123 Stamford Street | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 838 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 561 yd | |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.