Wardley Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M16 8WX is located in the Whalley Range electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wardley Avenue, Manchester, M16 8WX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 8WG, M16 8WW, M21 0ZA, M16 8WQ, M16 8NG, M16 8NR, M21 0YB, M16 8WR, M16 8GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 8WX 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.5% | 33.4% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 47.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 43.5% | 46.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 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 Levels | 7.7% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 45.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 36.7% | 42.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 39.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 34.2% | 29.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -51.5% |
| Arab | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 63% | 60.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 27.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 59.8% | 60.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 25.7% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 2.3% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 56.4% | 6.5% | 49.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wardley Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wardley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-07-18 | £614,972 |
| 5 Wardley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-08-01 | £611,899 |
| 1 Wardley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-12-16 | £600,414 |
| 5 Wardley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,125 | 2020-11-17 | £674,378 |
| 3 Wardley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-10-24 | £733,138 |
M16 8WX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,864 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 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Withington Road , Whalley Range M16 8FQ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manley Park Infant School York Avenue , Whalley Range M16 0AS | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bilsborrow Memorial Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Princess Road , Moss Side M14 7LS | - not rated | 1,388 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 | 1,391 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 | 660 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | - not rated | 660 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | - not rated | 931 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 | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,462 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 | 689 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 | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alex Park Democratic School Demesne Road , Manchester M21 0XD | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberleigh Preparatory School 398 Wilbraham Road , M21 1UH | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hough End Centre also T/a GMP Sports & Social Club | GMP Sports & Social Club, Mauldeth Road West | 544 yd | |
| Withington Road Hostel Bail & Probation | 172-174 Withington Road | 618 yd | |
| Whalley Range Stadium | Vida Range Stadium, Whalley Range High School, Wilbraham Road | 724 yd | |
| Toasteez | 202 Brantingham Road | 794 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts | 119 Clarendon Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket & Tennis Club | Kingsbrook Road | 108 yd | |
| Whalley Range Amateur Football Club | Whalley Range Football Club, Kings Road | 284 yd | |
| St Margaret's Social Centre | Playing Field Next To 185, Brantingham Road | 654 yd | |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club | South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakes & Bites | 4 Princess Parade, Princess Road | 891 yd | |
| Aroma Massala | 461 Princess Road | 932 yd | |
| Bento King Withington | 467 Princess Road | 932 yd | |
| Burger Ranch also T/as Chicken Ranch Fusion | 469a Princess Road | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Cricket And Lawn Tennis Club HOLWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Whalley Range Afc Kings Road | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Kd Grammar School For Boys HARTLEY HALL HARTLEY HALL ALEXANDRA ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| Brantingham Road WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 450 yd |
| The Hough End Centre MAULDETH ROAD WEST | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 537 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Whalley Range Stadium WILBRAHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Manchester Basketball Centre WILBRAHAM ROAD | 605 yd | |
| Whalley Range High School WILBRAHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| William Hulme Grammar School SPRINGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 689 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.