Burford Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8EW 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 Burford Road, Manchester, M16 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8LD, M16 8EG, M16 8EH, M16 8JF, M16 8FJ, M16 8HE, M16 8EL, M16 8JQ, M16 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.3% | 47.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 54.8% | 61.3% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 27.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 52.9% | 47.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 32.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 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.
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 54.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 59.3% | 55.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Arab | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 72.4% | 67.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 67.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 19.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 3.9% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burford Road was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1392.9% higher than the Chorlton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burford Road has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Chorlton and the 19th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Burford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2025-09-04 | £574,000 |
| 23B Burford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,150 | 2025-02-28 | £339,292 |
| Flat 2 11 Burford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-18 | £262,320 |
| 23A Burford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-05-31 | £474,506 |
| 15 Burford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-03-10 | £839,071 |
M16 8EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Alexandra Park M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,259 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 | 1,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,988 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 | 1,042 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 | 756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Cabin Catering | 20 Burford Road | 140 yd | |
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 267 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 282 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts | 119 Clarendon Road | 284 yd | |
| The Mediterranean Cafe | 126 Withington Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Social Centre | Playing Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road | 386 yd | |
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 423 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 742 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 742 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkman Grill | 104 Withington Road | 588 yd | |
| Subway | 94a Withington Road | 588 yd | |
| Raja's | 116 Withington Road | 588 yd | |
| Chesters | 100 Withington Road | 588 yd | |
| Chicken Run | 6 Yarburgh Street | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 1,072 yd | |
| Morrisons plus Staff Canteen | 418 Wilbraham Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 679 yd | |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK DEMESNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 11.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.8% |
| 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 | 88.6% |
| Median download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.