Sunny Brow Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7AE is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, M18 7AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7AF, M18 7AH, M18 7AZ, M18 7AA, M18 7AY, M18 7AN, M18 7AW, M18 8HE, M18 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 7AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 M18 7AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 55.7% | 49.6% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 32.6% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 49.5% | 57.7% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 M18 7AE this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 36.1% | 12.5% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 22% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 15% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 23% | 24% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 45.4% | 33.6% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 44.1% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 22.1% | 20.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 17.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 14.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 43.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 23.2% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.3% | 14.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 12.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunny Brow Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey 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 -82.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-10-10 | £171,319 |
| 24 Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-07-14 | £133,350 |
| 6 Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2023-04-28 | £135,652 |
| 18 Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-03-18 | £172,616 |
| 8 Sunny Brow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-02-08 | £200,473 |
M18 7AE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7AE 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester Glencastle Road , Gorton M18 7NE | - not rated | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Infant School Gorton , M18 7FU | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,973 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 | 5,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 708 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 936 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iranian School of Manchester 86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alban's Independent School Santley Street , Longsight M12 5RG | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 518 Hyde Road | 51 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 195 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Hyde Road | 299 yd | |
| LGW Wembley Restaurant | 572 Hyde Road | 328 yd | |
| Next Level Lounge | 576 Hyde Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 401 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 771 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 771 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 813 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 227 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 328 yd | |
| Pizza Deluxe | 636 Hyde Road | 328 yd | |
| California Pizza | 630 Hyde Road | 328 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken n Pizza | 656 Hyde Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 174 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 426 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 92.3% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.