Shelford Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7DF 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 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, M18 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7DE, M18 7DH, M18 7DL, M18 7RR, M18 7DJ, M18 7SF, M18 7RG, M18 7DP, M18 7RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 7DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% | 53.1% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 40.5% | 46.9% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 7DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 52% | 43.5% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 34.5% | 11.1% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 48.5% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 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.
In the area around M18 7DF this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 29.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 11.5% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 29.9% | 21.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.9% 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 | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 20.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 60.2% | 33.9% | -26.3% | 81.4% | -47.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 73% | 60.1% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 60.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.3% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 3.3% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelford Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick 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 -3.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-08 | £202,582 |
| 1 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-24 | £218,558 |
| 1 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-05-29 | £235,447 |
| 15 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-08-30 | £215,232 |
| 53 Shelford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-07-28 | £214,319 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7DF 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 | 85 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,714 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 | 4,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Primary School Mount Road , Gorton M18 7GR | - not rated | 904 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,560 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,703 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 | 4,653 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 | 602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 238 yd | |
| Top Boba | 174 Pink Bank Lane | 396 yd | |
| Gingers Place Mount Road Cafe | 149 Mount Road | 462 yd | |
| Coffee & Cuisine Co | 171 Mount Road | 484 yd | |
| La Bona Pasta | Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 87 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 87 yd | |
| Love Desserts Mcr | 157a Mount Road | 455 yd | |
| Sue's Chippy | 167 Mount Road | 462 yd | |
| I love Crispy Chicken | 157c Mount Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 462 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 857 yd | |
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 766 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 885 yd | |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 924 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.