Darwen Street is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 9HT 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwen Street, Manchester, M16 9HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 9HE, M16 9HF, M16 9EX, M16 9HD, M16 9EY, M16 9HA, M16 9HN, M16 9GZ, M16 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 9HT is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 52% | 45.8% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 48% | 54.2% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 9HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.5% 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 | 38.2% | 84.5% | 46.3% | 37.9% | 46.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 13.4% | -34.8% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 1.3% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 45.6% | 64.3% | 18.7% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 29.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 4.4% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9HT this area, 2.5% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 2.5% | -25.1% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 0% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 67.4% | 43.8% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 44.3% | 1.2% | -43.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 6.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 21.9% | 67.2% | 45.3% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 61.3% | 63.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 12% | -11.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 64.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 10.9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 4.4% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwen Street 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 -99.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Darwen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-05-31 | £634,251 |
| 7 Darwen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-05-31 | £654,995 |
| Inchcape Volkswagen Darwen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-03-15 | £316,998 |
| 1 Darwen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-02-15 | £212,654 |
| 6 Darwen Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2015-01-23 | £799,556 |
M16 9HT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M16 9HT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,183 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 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,426 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 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,135 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 1,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,248 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 | 2,918 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 | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,220 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 | 329 yd | |
| New Gi Foo | 621 Stretford Road | 468 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo | 601 Chester Road | 524 yd | |
| The Immys charcoal grill | 24 Seymour Grove | 624 yd | |
| Tracks Cafe Shop | 12 Seymour Grove | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar 621 | 621 Stretford Road | 468 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 533 yd | |
| Tollgate Inn | Toll Gate, Seymour Grove | 540 yd | |
| Old Trafford Bowling Club | 49 Talbot Road | 931 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gar Pan | 526 Stretford Road | 324 yd | |
| MLK Burgers | 625 Stretford Road | 490 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 584 yd | |
| Wingstop UK | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 584 yd | |
| Zumuku Sushi | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Tennis Street, Off Seymour Grove | 624 yd | |
| Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford) | Seymour Grove | 625 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 1,013 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 1,025 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 587 yd |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 838 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.