Montcliffe Crescent is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8GR is located in the Whalley Range electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, M16 8GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8PW, M16 8GS, M16 8GU, M16 8PX, M16 8PH, M16 8PL, M16 8PN, M16 8PP, M16 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8GR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.9% | 49% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 50.9% | 47.7% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 52.6% | 47.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 21.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.3% | 13.3% | -10.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 39.5% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 11.9% | 2.4% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.9% 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 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 28.7% | 30.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 27.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 31.3% | 32.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -48.5% |
| Arab | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 61.6% | 57.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.8% | 23.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 57.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 22.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 8.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 42.1% | 6.5% | 35.6% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montcliffe Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fallowfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2024-05-03 | £299,959 |
| 61 Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-06-05 | £407,448 |
| 21 Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2019-03-07 | £239,132 |
| 18 Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,750 | 2018-06-15 | £283,612 |
| 25 Montcliffe Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-02-21 | £306,750 |
The percentage of student residents living in M16 8GR 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 | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,448 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 | 723 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 1,062 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 | 1,165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 612 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,958 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 | 1,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,337 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 366 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Cafe | Parkway Three, Parkway Busines, Princess Road | 199 yd | |
| The Pavilion | Alexandra Park, Alexandra Road South | 546 yd | |
| Whalley Range Stadium | Vida Range Stadium, Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road | 610 yd | |
| Sprinkles | 342a Platt Lane | 668 yd | |
| Little Rock English & Caribbean Cuisine | 241 Princess Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claremont Hotel | Claremont Hotel, 116-124 Claremont Road | 761 yd | |
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Pizza | 147 Lloyd Street South | 622 yd | |
| Nashmi Grill | 149 Lloyd Street South | 622 yd | |
| Ichi Noodles | 6 Hart Road | 667 yd | |
| New Fallowfield Fish & Chips | 16 Hart Road | 667 yd | |
| Kam Seng Chippy | 320 Platt Lane | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Shah Ji Super Store | 298-300 Claremont Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK DEMESNE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 417 yd |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| St Bede'S College ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | 602 yd | |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 687 yd | |
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.