Goulder Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7JQ 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 Goulder Road, Manchester, M18 7JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7JP, M18 7JW, M18 7JG, M18 7JL, SK5 6PD, M18 7JB, M34 2NF, M18 7JN, SK5 6PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 35% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 20.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 70% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 79.3% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 79.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goulder 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 -9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Goulder Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-12 | £177,779 |
| 28 Goulder Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-25 | £228,110 |
| 7 Goulder Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-26 | £138,861 |
| 3 Goulder Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-09-11 | £176,079 |
| 1 Goulder Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,700 | 2020-07-10 | £197,520 |
M18 7JQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushbrook Primary Academy Shillingford Road , Gorton M18 7TN | 2out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,744 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Triangle Coffee Shop | 73 Reddish Lane | 136 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 254 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 279 yd | |
| Abbey's Cafe | Abbey Hey Fc, Goredale Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 671 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 831 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 831 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | 116 Reddish Lane | 89 yd | |
| Popeye's Pizzeria | 110 Reddish Lane | 89 yd | |
| Cottage Chippy | 22 Reddish Lane | 183 yd | |
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 208 yd | |
| Reddish Tandoori | 27 Reddish Lane | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 133 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Browning Road | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 1,041 yd | |
| The Mike Doyle Centre BROWNING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.