College Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8FF 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 College Road, Manchester, M16 8FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8GY, M16 8DW, M16 8GP, M16 8FB, M16 8RP, M16 8FD, M16 8WY, M16 8DP, M16 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M16 8FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 43.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 42.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 54% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8FF this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 60.1% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 53% | 57.9% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 74.8% 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% | 74.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 74.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.7% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 2.2% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College 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 -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 College Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-09-18 | £368,184 |
| 20 College Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-03-27 | £414,199 |
| 18 College Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2004-03-09 | £419,441 |
| 18 College Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-07-19 | £367,709 |
M16 8FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8FF 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 | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,293 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 | 144 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 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Alexandra Park M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,320 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 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,780 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 | 989 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 | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,423 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mediterranean Cafe | 126 Withington Road | 91 yd | |
| Island Cabin Catering | 20 Burford Road | 345 yd | |
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 355 yd | |
| Noodle House | 114 Withington Road | 359 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 415 yd | |
| St Margaret's Social Centre | Playing Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road | 641 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 828 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 828 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkman Grill | 104 Withington Road | 352 yd | |
| Subway | 94a Withington Road | 352 yd | |
| Raja's | 116 Withington Road | 352 yd | |
| Chesters | 100 Withington Road | 352 yd | |
| Chicken Run | 6 Yarburgh Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 445 yd | |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 753 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK DEMESNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.