Athol Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8QN 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 Athol Road, Manchester, M16 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8QP, M16 8QW, M16 8QX, M16 8NX, M16 8NU, M16 8WU, M16 8NT, M16 8NY, M16 8GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8QN 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 Athol 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Athol Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2024-02-20 | £758,409 |
| Flat 5 2 - 4 Athol Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-01-15 | £133,716 |
| Flat 2 54 Athol Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-07-21 | £178,200 |
| Flat 3 2 - 4 Athol Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-20 | £169,975 |
| Flat 3 54 Athol Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-04-14 | £204,680 |
M16 8QN 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 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,139 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 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilbraham Primary School Platt Lane , Fallowfield M14 7FB | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Moat Primary School Old Moat Lane , Withington M20 3FN | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 795 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto High School Chorlton Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Didsbury High School 4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET | - not rated | 1,528 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 | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,363 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 | 527 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 | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Birches School Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ | 4out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 335 yd | |
| Zen Sushiya | 459 Princess Road | 528 yd | |
| Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club | GMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West | 595 yd | |
| Hough End Leisure Centre | 480 Princess Road | 745 yd | |
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 344 yd | |
| Whalley Range Amateur Football Club | Whalley Range Football Club, Kings Road | 677 yd | |
| St Margaret's Social Centre | Playing Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes & Bites | 4 Princess Parade, Princess Road | 496 yd | |
| Aroma Massala | 461 Princess Road | 528 yd | |
| Bento King Withington | 467 Princess Road | 528 yd | |
| Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion | 469a Princess Road | 528 yd | |
| Dallas Pizza | 147 Lloyd Street South | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 201 yd | |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 307 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 515 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 586 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Hough End Leisure Centre PRINCESS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Broughton Park Fc HOUGHEND CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.