Upper Chorlton Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 7RW 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 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 7RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8AA, M16 7EW, M16 7WS, M16 7RN, M16 7EY, M16 7WW, M15 5PP, M16 7WU, M16 7WP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 7RW is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 54.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 7RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 56.6% | 61.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 23.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30% | 27.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 20.7% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 48.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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 | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 53.1% | 44.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 69.4% | 65.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 16.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 64.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 4.7% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 24.8% | 6.5% | 18.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Chorlton Road 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 -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 39 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-12-12 | £204,027 |
| Flat 6 39 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-26 | £215,582 |
| Flat 6 39 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-03-25 | £215,795 |
| Flat 7 39 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-29 | £209,539 |
| 41 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-12-21 | £234,034 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,271 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 | 464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Community 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 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,828 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 |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Free schools | 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 | 707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,764 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 | 455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flayvas | 2 Upper Chorlton Road | 55 yd | |
| Chocolate Chip Cafe Ltd | 178-180 Chorlton Road | 119 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 33c Ayres Road | 347 yd | |
| Jambo Living Well Tea Room | Sharon Youth Association, Chorlton Road | 387 yd | |
| Qabeela Restaurant | 59 Ayres Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 476 yd | |
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shack | 3 Moss Lane West | 114 yd | |
| Taftan Tandoori | 178-180 Chorlton Road | 119 yd | |
| Caribbean Sunrise Foods Ltd | 9 Moss Lane West | 125 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 17 Moss Lane West | 220 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 1a Moss Lane West | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 212 yd | |
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 650 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 603 yd | |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 954 yd | |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,079 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.