Waterhouse Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7HZ is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterhouse Road, Manchester, M18 7HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7JE, M18 7LA, M18 7JF, M18 7LD, M18 7GY, M18 7JZ, M18 7JY, M18 7JN, M18 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 7HZ is primarily male, with 56.2% 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 | 46.8% | 43.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 56.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 M18 7HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 47% | 51.6% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 37.5% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.4% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 7HZ this area, 28.3% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 28.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4.9% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 65.2% | 51.6% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 75.2% | 58% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 15.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 58.7% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 13.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterhouse 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Waterhouse Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-04-11 | £215,667 |
| 2A Waterhouse Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-26 | £173,750 |
| 4 Waterhouse Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-03-26 | £184,499 |
| 2A Waterhouse Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-08-12 | £135,436 |
| 2A Waterhouse Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2020-06-11 | £127,880 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7HZ 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 | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Other | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Junior School Manchester Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7HS | - not rated | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspinal Primary School Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Junior School Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,581 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melland High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 152 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Puregym, Wall Way | 209 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 21 Wall Way | 210 yd | |
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 236 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 563 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 577 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 577 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 800 yd | |
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Chippy | 22 Reddish Lane | 139 yd | |
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 140 yd | |
| Reddish Tandoori | 27 Reddish Lane | 140 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 59 Reddish Lane | 140 yd | |
| Didi’s Kitchen | 826 Hyde Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 412 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.