Range Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8ES 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 Range Road, Manchester, M16 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 7FJ, M16 8FS, M16 8ET, M16 7EL, M16 7FH, M16 8EE, M16 8FA, M16 8EU, M16 8FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 8ES is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 34.8% | 44.9% | 10.1% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 65.2% | 55.1% | -10.1% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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% | 50.3% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 30.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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% | 42% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 22.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 6.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 9.4% | -6.2% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 41.8% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.1% 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 | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 14% | 5.9% | -8.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 17.7% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 34.8% | 28.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -53.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, just 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 46.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 15% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 20.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 46.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 26.4% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 7.2% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Range 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 -12.3%.

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 6 12 Range Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-11 | £130,119 |
| Flat 1 20 Range Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-04 | £154,233 |
| Flat 9 12 Range Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-06-24 | £122,510 |
| Flat 5 12 Range Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-29 | £129,978 |
| Flat 4 36 Range Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2021-09-10 | £138,841 |
M16 8ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M16 8ES 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,872 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 | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,515 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 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle House | 114 Withington Road | 160 yd | |
| Hare Krishna Temple | 20 Mayfield Road | 182 yd | |
| The Mediterranean Cafe | 126 Withington Road | 335 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Alexandra Park, Alexandra Road South | 361 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 625 yd | |
| The Claremont Hotel | Claremont Hotel, 116-124 Claremont Road | 845 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 891 yd | |
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | West Indian Sports And Social Club, Westwood Street | 1,014 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Run | 6 Yarburgh Street | 61 yd | |
| Turkman Grill | 104 Withington Road | 161 yd | |
| Subway | 94a Withington Road | 161 yd | |
| Raja's | 116 Withington Road | 161 yd | |
| Chesters | 100 Withington Road | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 161 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 307 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK DEMESNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 1,002 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 1,084 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.