Norfolk Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7BZ is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Road, Manchester, M18 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7BF, M18 7BY, M18 7BE, M18 7BU, M18 7QD, M18 7QJ, M18 7BX, M18 7BW, M18 7GF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 7BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 43.9% | 44.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 42.6% | 51.6% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 26.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 10.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 30.3% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 12.8% | 4.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.6% | 24.8% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 22.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 42.6% | 35% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 64.6% | 55.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 16.9% | 12.3% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 15.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 55.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 18.6% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 35.3% | 6.5% | 28.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk 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 -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Norfolk Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-09 | £312,946 |
| 14 Norfolk Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-08 | £232,425 |
| 23 Norfolk Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2007-06-18 | £221,160 |
| 19 Norfolk Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £34,950 | 1999-06-22 | £260,835 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7BZ 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,628 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Infant School Gorton , M18 7FU | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Junior School Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 798 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,052 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 | 1,656 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,678 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 | 5,238 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 | 645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iranian School of Manchester 86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 931 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | - not rated | 950 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingers Place Mount Road Cafe | 149 Mount Road | 239 yd | |
| Coffee & Cuisine Co | 171 Mount Road | 280 yd | |
| Roots | 518 Hyde Road | 355 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 474 yd | |
| LGW Wembley Restaurant | 572 Hyde Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 513 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 886 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 886 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 958 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Desserts Mcr | 157a Mount Road | 225 yd | |
| I love Crispy Chicken | 157c Mount Road | 233 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 167 Mount Road | 239 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 396 yd | |
| Little Panda | 18 Levenshulme Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 239 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 480 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 806 yd | |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 840 yd | |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Cedar Mount Academy GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE WEMBLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.