Dudley Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8FL is located in the Whalley Range electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dudley Road, Manchester, M16 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8FW, M16 8DT, M16 8DA, M16 8DE, M16 8BZ, M16 8DQ, M16 8LN, M16 8DG, M16 8GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 8FL is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 44.8% | 42.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 55.2% | 57.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 8FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 47.4% | 52% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 22.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 14.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 18.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 43.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 55.2% | 45.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 64.2% | 66.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 4.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 66.5% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21.4% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 3.5% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dudley 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.

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 14 Sycamore Court, 58 Dudley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2011-06-03 | £122,674 |
| Flat 14 Sycamore Court, 58 Dudley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,000 | 1996-12-11 | £122,975 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Other | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess County Primary School Flaxpool Close , Alexandra Park Estate M16 7EN | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Infant School Flaxpool Close , Moss Side M16 7EU | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 567 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 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,951 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 | 1,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,436 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 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Learning Centre 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 594 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 | 800 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd Learning 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Park Democratic School Demesne Road , Manchester M21 0XD | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent 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 | 198 yd | |
| The Mediterranean Cafe | 126 Withington Road | 284 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 403 yd | |
| Hare Krishna Temple | 20 Mayfield Road | 504 yd | |
| Island Cabin Catering | 20 Burford Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 283 yd | |
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 686 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 686 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 686 yd | |
| The Hillary Step | 199 Upper Chorlton Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkman Grill | 104 Withington Road | 197 yd | |
| Subway | 94a Withington Road | 197 yd | |
| Raja's | 116 Withington Road | 197 yd | |
| Chesters | 100 Withington Road | 197 yd | |
| Chicken Run | 6 Yarburgh Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 197 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 593 yd | |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK DEMESNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,024 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.