Essex Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7JR 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 Essex Road, Manchester, M18 7JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7AX, M18 7SA, M18 7JS, M18 7JT, M18 7LQ, M18 7JU, M18 7LW, M18 7LP, M34 2WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 7JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 53.5% | 47.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 7JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 38.5% | 48.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 35.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 47.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.2% | 20.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 30.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 86.1% | 67.2% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 92.2% | 74.2% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 74.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex 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 -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Essex Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2024-07-25 | £165,442 |
| 20 Essex Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-05-12 | £269,620 |
| 21 Essex Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-17 | £263,330 |
| 8 Essex Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-09 | £179,435 |
| 5 Essex Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-04-28 | £182,726 |
M18 7JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,596 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 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Bank Primary School Thornley Lane South , Reddish SK5 6QG | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,772 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,569 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 | 1,368 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 2,023 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 | 114 yd | |
| The Dutch Fishmen | 588 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 344 yd | |
| Delicacy Bar | 597 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 346 yd | |
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 433 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reddish Working Men's Club | North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road | 766 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 852 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 868 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 868 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club | Denton West Cricket Club, Windsor Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious | 116 Reddish Lane | 148 yd | |
| Popeye's Pizzeria | 110 Reddish Lane | 148 yd | |
| Crown King | 37 Reddish Lane | 159 yd | |
| Reddish Tandoori | 27 Reddish Lane | 159 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 59 Reddish Lane | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 223 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 259 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE | 875 yd | |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD | 991 yd | |
| Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD | grass pitches | 992 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.