Overview of M16 8WG

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Kingsbrook Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8WG 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 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, M16 8WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: M16 8WX, M16 8WW, M21 0ZA, M16 8NR, M21 0YB, M16 8NN, M16 8WQ, M16 8NG, M16 8WR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8WG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.9%49.8%1.9% 51.0% -1.2%
Male52.1%50.2%-1.9% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.5%33.4%-4.1% 37.9% -4.5%
Married: Opposite sex44.1%47.7%3.6% 44.2% 3.5%
Married: Same sex0.6%0.8%0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated2.9%0.3%-2.6% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced4.6%5%0.4% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed10.3%12.2%1.9% 6.1% 6.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.5%46.4%2.9% 48.4% -2.0%
Good health29.8%29.4%-0.4% 33.6% -4.2%
Fair health13.7%14.7%1.0% 12.7% 2.0%
Bad health5.3%5.7%0.4% 4.0% 1.7%
Very bad health7.7%3.8%-3.9% 1.2% 2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 45.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.5%24.3%2.8% 18.2% 6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.9%5%-5.9% 9.6% -4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels7.7%11.1%3.4% 13.4% -2.3%
Apprenticeship0.6%2.4%1.8% 5.3% -2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%8.4%-3.1% 16.9% -8.5%
Degree or Similar36.7%45.4%8.7% 33.8% 11.6%
Other11.2%3.4%-7.8% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.5%1.9%1.4% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese2.8%2.3%-0.5% 0.7% 1.6%
Indian3%3.8%0.8% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani36.7%42.4%5.7% 2.7% 39.7%
Other Asian1.6%0.2%-1.4% 1.6% -1.4%
Black African0.2%0.4%0.2% 2.5% -2.1%
Black Caribbean2.3%3%0.7% 1.0% 2.0%
Other Black0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%1.1%0.4% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.2%0.0% 0.4% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.6%0.4% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.2%0.6%-0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White34.2%29.9%-4.3% 81.4% -51.5%
Arab11.4%11.7%0.3% 0.6% 11.1%
Other4.4%1.5%-2.9% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63%60.2%-2.8% 83.2% -23.0%
European Union5.1%5.3%0.2% 6.1% -0.8%
Rest of Europe0.2%0.6%0.4% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa3.7%4%0.3% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia24.7%27.9%3.2% 5.6% 22.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.6%1.9%-0.7% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0.2%0%-0.2% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.8%60.2%0.4% 83.2% -23.0%
10+ Years4.4%25.7%21.3% 9.8% 15.9%
5-10 Years6%8.9%2.9% 2.9% 6.0%
2-5 Years4.7%2.8%-1.9% 2.2% 0.6%
Less than 2 years25.1%2.3%-22.8% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.7% 76.7% 0.0%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Spain0.2% 0.4% -0.2%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries1.1% 1.5% -0.4%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Middle East1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Southern Asia6% 1.2% 4.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held11.3% 13.5% -2.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.3% 37.2% -15.9%
Christian15.5% 46.2% -30.7%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu3.2% 1.7% 1.5%
Muslim56.4% 6.5% 49.9%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered2.8% 6.0% -3.2%

Safety

Is Kingsbrook Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsbrook 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 -22.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M16 8WG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsbrook Road are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, M16 8WG

Estimated Average Property Prices for M16 8WG

Average Price
£905,144
Semi-Detached
£610,227
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,003,449
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsbrook Road

Average Price
£578,680
Semi-Detached
£526,181
Terraced
£651,635
Detached
£637,409
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingsbrook Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
136 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£357,0002014-08-21 £730,197
138 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002003-05-22 £1,384,449
134 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£173,0002001-04-20 £990,402
140 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£94,9501999-09-15 £632,807
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M16 8WG

Employment

M16 8WG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee101
Retired96
Looking after home or family35
Self-Employed32
Part-Time Employee30
Student (economically inactive)26
Long-Term Sick or disabled23
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Other9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Education27
Human health and social work activities18
Accommodation and food service activities17
Other11
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Transport and storage7
Manufacturing7
Construction7
Financial and insurance activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Information and communication5
Real estate activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Mining and quarrying1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

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 3,134 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 893 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Manley Park Primary School
College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA
4out of 4 1,350 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chorlton Park Primary
Barlow Moor Road , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7HH
4out of 4 1,380 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Kentigern's RC Primary
Bethnall Drive , Fallowfield M14 7ED
4out of 4 1,519 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW
3out of 4 1,531 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
CHS South
451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX
- not rated 622 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW
3out of 4 789 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Chorlton High School
Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL
3out of 4 836 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Loreto High School Chorlton
Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SW
3out of 4 1,100 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Didsbury High School
4 The Avenue , Didsbury M20 2ET
- not rated 1,631 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Loreto College
Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB
- not rated 2,519 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafford College Group
Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH
- not rated 3,009 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Xaverian College
Lower Park Road , M14 5RB
- not rated 3,038 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Hulme's Grammar School
Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR
3out of 4 805 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 551 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
St Bede's College
Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX
- not rated 1,185 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA
- not rated 1,604 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
St John Vianney School
Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX
3out of 4 1,861 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
The Birches School
Newholme Road , West Didsbury M20 2XZ
4out of 4 2,054 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social ClubGMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West496 yd
Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation172-174 Withington Road664 yd
Whalley Range StadiumVida Range Stadium, Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road751 yd
Toasteez202 Brantingham Road805 yd
Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts119 Clarendon Road910 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis ClubKingsbrook Road91 yd
Whalley Range Amateur Football ClubWhalley Range Football Club, Kings Road254 yd
St Margaret's Social CentrePlaying Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road670 yd
South West Manchester Cricket ClubSouth West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Road1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Shakes & Bites4 Princess Parade, Princess Road916 yd
Aroma Massala461 Princess Road944 yd
Bento King Withington467 Princess Road944 yd
Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion469a Princess Road944 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club
HOLWOOD DRIVE
grass pitches, tennis courts192 yd
Whalley Range Afc
Kings Road
grass pitches240 yd
Brantingham Road
WILBRAHAM ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches462 yd
The Hough End Centre
MAULDETH ROAD WEST
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts490 yd
Kd Grammar School For Boys
HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH
artificial grass pitch503 yd
Maine Road Football Club
PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD
grass pitches594 yd
Whalley Range Stadium
WILBRAHAM ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite608 yd
Manchester Basketball Centre
WILBRAHAM ROAD
625 yd
Broughton Park Fc
HOUGHEND CRESCENT
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches681 yd
Whalley Range High School
WILBRAHAM ROAD
grass pitches688 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.