Arnold Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8NQ 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 Arnold Road, Manchester, M16 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8LR, M16 8WP, M16 8GJ, M16 8WH, M16 8NP, M16 8LS, M16 8GH, M16 8PT, M16 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M16 8NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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% | 47.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 40.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 56.1% | 55.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 63.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 25.1% | 27.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 25.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 53.3% | 43.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 73% | 70.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 14.8% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 69.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 4.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 39.4% | 6.5% | 32.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Road 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 8 Arnold Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-13 | £277,343 |
| Flat 3 8 Arnold Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-29 | £166,818 |
| Flat 3 6 Arnold Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-22 | £175,284 |
| Flat 4 6 Arnold Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,240 | 2021-02-17 | £203,552 |
| Flat 5 8 Arnold Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,999 | 2020-03-02 | £252,136 |
M16 8NQ 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.
M16 8NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M16 8NQ 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 | 188 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Education | 68 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| 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 | 2,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,449 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 | 697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 963 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,071 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 | 439 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 | 171 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 520 yd | |
| Whalley Range Stadium | Vida Range Stadium, Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road | 525 yd | |
| Parkway Cafe | Parkway Three, Parkway Busines, Princess Road | 730 yd | |
| Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club | GMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West | 794 yd | |
| Zen Sushiya | 459 Princess Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 366 yd | |
| Whalley Range Amateur Football Club | Whalley Range Football Club, Kings Road | 592 yd | |
| St Margaret's Social Centre | Playing Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes & Bites | 4 Princess Parade, Princess Road | 687 yd | |
| Aroma Massala | 461 Princess Road | 803 yd | |
| Bento King Withington | 467 Princess Road | 803 yd | |
| Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion | 469a Princess Road | 803 yd | |
| Dallas Pizza | 147 Lloyd Street South | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 132 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 466 yd | |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 785 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.