Alexandra Road South is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8NU 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 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, M16 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8QP, M16 8NY, M16 8WS, M16 8NT, M16 8QN, M16 8NX, M16 8WU, M16 8QW, M16 8NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8NU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 49.5% | 47.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51% | 35.2% | -15.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 49% | 13.0% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 15.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.2% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 55.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 0.8% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 55.7% | 46.5% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 13.9% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 71.7% | 68.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 12.6% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 68.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 21.8% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 3% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road South 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-30 | £407,721 |
| 138 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-09-03 | £446,390 |
| 148 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-08-06 | £439,596 |
| 138 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2007-07-13 | £428,813 |
| 138 Alexandra Road South, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2007-01-18 | £469,192 |
M16 8NU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 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 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 5,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Brantingham Road , Whalley Range M16 8QH | - not rated | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 1,290 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 388 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community 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 | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,487 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 | 595 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 | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Park Democratic School Demesne Road , Manchester M21 0XD | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Stadium | Vida Range Stadium, Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road | 436 yd | |
| Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club | GMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West | 501 yd | |
| Zen Sushiya | 459 Princess Road | 602 yd | |
| Hough End Leisure Centre | 480 Princess Road | 744 yd | |
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 256 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 | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes & Bites | 4 Princess Parade, Princess Road | 592 yd | |
| Aroma Massala | 461 Princess Road | 602 yd | |
| Bento King Withington | 467 Princess Road | 602 yd | |
| Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion | 469a Princess Road | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 294 yd | |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 476 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 491 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 757 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.