Chester Road is in Manchester and in Trafford district. M16 9YD 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 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Road, Manchester, M16 9YD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M16 9HD, M16 9EX, M16 9HA, M16 9EY, M15 4FB, M16 9FH, M16 9AE, M16 9DA, M16 9GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M16 9YD is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 45.1% | 44.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 54.9% | 55.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 9YD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 68.8% | 73.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9YD this area, 5.8% 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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 5.8% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 7.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.5% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 56.9% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 5.2% | -12.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 56.5% | 66% | 9.5% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 68.9% | 69.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 15.2% | 3.3% | -11.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 69.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 6.5% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
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 -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 384 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-31 | £257,246 |
| Flat 16 384 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2023-10-16 | £227,142 |
| Flat 17 384 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-09 | £244,331 |
| Flat 18 384 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-06 | £155,931 |
| Flat 21 384 Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-03-29 | £163,739 |
M16 9YD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
M16 9YD 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 9YD 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,944 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 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,278 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,674 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 | 1,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,293 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 | 2,876 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 | 677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 2,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxco | Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road | 86 yd | |
| Parlour Vapes | 285 Chester Road | 528 yd | |
| Xpress Pizza | 295 Chester Road | 528 yd | |
| Smash Bros | 381a Stretford Road | 540 yd | |
| Limelight cafe | Limelight, 1 St Brides Way | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar 621 | 621 Stretford Road | 712 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 784 yd | |
| Tollgate Inn | Toll Gate, Seymour Grove | 787 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | Unit 3, Moho Building, Ellesmere Street | 905 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gar Pan | 526 Stretford Road | 210 yd | |
| Biryani House | Apartment 45, Aura Court, 1 Percy Street | 513 yd | |
| Suya Republick and Grill | 303 Chester Road | 528 yd | |
| Gordons Kitchen | 293 Chester Road | 528 yd | |
| Henrys Takeaway | 408 Stretford Road | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | Tennis Street, Off Seymour Grove | 867 yd | |
| Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford) | Seymour Grove | 868 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Old Trafford Sports Barn OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN OLD TRAFFORD SPORTS BARN ST HILDAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 779 yd |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Seymour Park Northumberland Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 1,028 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.