Upper Chorlton Road is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 9RT 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 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 9RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 9RL, M16 9RJ, M16 9RS, M16 9RW, M16 9RG, M16 9RX, M16 9RH, M16 9RR, M16 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M16 9RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53% | 49.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47% | 50.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 60.5% | 55.6% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 30.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 53.4% | 47.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 15.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.3% | 70.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 9% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.8% | 71.4% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 84.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 83.9% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.4% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Chorlton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chorlton 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 -22.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Room Ashville Surgery, 171 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2015-02-06 | £36,192 |
| 171 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £166,667 | 2010-01-25 | £392,030 |
| Flat 2 173 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2005-02-09 | £270,260 |
| Flat 2 173 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £48,000 | 2001-12-07 | £211,548 |
| Flat 1 173 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 1999-09-03 | £208,319 |
M16 9RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manley Park Primary School College Road , Whalley Range M16 0AA | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Whalley Road , Whalley Range M16 8AW | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School Warwick Road South , Firswood M16 0SH | - not rated | 761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Road Primary School Kings Road , Firswood M16 0GR | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorlton High School Nell Lane , Chorlton-Cum-Hardy M21 7SL | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,426 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 | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys Hartley Hall , Alexandra Road South M16 8NH | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Delights Ltd | 50 York Avenue | 419 yd | |
| MyLahore Events Management Limited | 100-106 College Road | 438 yd | |
| Island Cabin Catering | 20 Burford Road | 602 yd | |
| Sweet Dreams also T/as Bien Aimee Desserts | 119 Clarendon Road | 641 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 89 Ayres Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nip and Tipple | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 167 yd | |
| Jam Street Bar & Grill | 209 Upper Chorlton Road | 167 yd | |
| Tisch Und Teller | 197 Upper Chorlton Road | 167 yd | |
| The Hillary Step | 199 Upper Chorlton Road | 167 yd | |
| Carlton Social And Bowling Club | 113 Carlton Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tibetan Kitchen | 254 Upper Chorlton Road | 367 yd | |
| Grill Hut | 260 Upper Chorlton Road | 367 yd | |
| Ashiana Takeaway | 262 Upper Chorlton Road | 367 yd | |
| Jin Ho Fish and Chips | 266 Upper Chorlton Road | 367 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 94 Kings Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 94a Withington Road | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 783 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Chorlton Service Station, 80-84 Manchester Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Upper School RYE BANK ROAD | 751 yd | |
| St Hildas Primary School WARWICK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Maine Road Football Club PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 PLAYING FIELD NEXT TO 185 BRANTINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| South West Manchester Cricket Club ELLESMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,024 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.