Chester Road is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 9HF is located in the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 9HE, M16 9HN, M16 9HT, M16 9DP, M16 9BE, M16 9BG, M16 9GZ, M16 9HA, M16 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 9HF is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 46.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 53.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 9HF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.5% 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 | 41.8% | 93.5% | 51.7% | 37.9% | 55.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 4.3% | -23.9% | 44.2% | -39.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 1.2% | -11.5% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 0.3% | -12.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 33.3% | 49.8% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 8.8% | -14.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around M16 9HF this area, 1.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 1.8% | -39.0% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 1.5% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 36.5% | 31.8% | 16.9% | 19.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 51.8% | 32.6% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 60.2% | 52.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 70.1% | 54.6% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 16.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 54.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 19.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hulme 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 -17.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-08-01 | £636,288 |
| 481 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-04-13 | £426,166 |
| 479 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-15 | £327,081 |
| 473 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-29 | £306,030 |
| 477 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-29 | £306,030 |
The percentage of student residents living in M16 9HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 139 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,238 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,363 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 | 2,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxco | Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road | 359 yd | |
| New Gi Foo | 621 Stretford Road | 443 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | 601 Chester Road | 519 yd | |
| The Immys charcoal grill | 24 Seymour Grove | 598 yd | |
| Tracks Cafe Shop | 12 Seymour Grove | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar 621 | 621 Stretford Road | 443 yd | |
| Tollgate Inn | Toll Gate, Seymour Grove | 520 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 524 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 850 yd | |
| Old Trafford Bowling Club | 49 Talbot Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gar Pan | 526 Stretford Road | 257 yd | |
| MLK Burgers | 625 Stretford Road | 467 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chippy | 149 Henrietta Street | 579 yd | |
| Gemini Chinese Takeaway | 20 Seymour Grove | 598 yd | |
| Genie | Genie Takeaway, 30 Seymour Grove | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Tennis Street, Off Seymour Grove | 598 yd | |
| Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford) | Seymour Grove | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 1,072 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 511 yd |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 878 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.