Harold Avenue, Manchester, M18 7JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	50.6%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	46.6%	49.4%	2.8%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 7JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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	49.8%	49.5%	-0.3%	37.9%	11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	31.8%	34.2%	2.4%	44.2%	-10.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.5%	9.2%	0.7%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	6.6%	5.1%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	40.3%	48%	7.7%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	36.9%	30.5%	-6.4%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	14.9%	13.3%	-1.6%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	6%	6.3%	0.3%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	1.9%	2%	0.1%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 21%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.1%	25.6%	-0.5%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.3%	13.8%	-7.5%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.4%	12.8%	-7.6%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	8.2%	4.4%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	14.9%	4.9%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	21%	9.2%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	6.6%	3.6%	-3.0%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0.7%	8.2%	7.5%	2.7%	5.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	7.1%	14.5%	7.4%	2.5%	12.0%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	1.0%	2.1%
Other Black	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	2%	0.1%	0.9%	1.1%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
White	85.1%	60.5%	-24.6%	81.4%	-20.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.9% 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	84.3%	69.9%	-14.4%	83.2%	-13.3%
European Union	7.1%	8.6%	1.5%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	4.9%	12.1%	7.2%	2.7%	9.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	6.6%	4.7%	5.6%	1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.6%	69.9%	-13.7%	83.2%	-13.3%
10+ Years	1.9%	10.2%	8.3%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	6.7%	7%	0.3%	2.9%	4.1%
2-5 Years	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	8.2%	5.6%	1.9%	6.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.1%	76.7%	-14.6%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Spain	2%	0.4%	1.6%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Other EU countries	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	3.9%	0.3%	3.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	10.9%	6.5%	4.4%
Not answered	9%	6.0%	3.0%

Safety

Is Harold Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Avenue 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 -5.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M18 7JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harold Avenue are based on 63 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harold Avenue, Manchester, M18 7JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for M18 7JT

Average Price
£156,806

Semi-Detached
£173,429

Terraced
£156,190

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harold Avenue

Average Price
£164,343

Semi-Detached
£173,238

Terraced
£163,899

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harold AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Harold Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-04-04	£165,877
15 Harold Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-03-08	£167,056
13 Harold Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2024-02-19	£157,902
2 Harold Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-12-15	£154,432
3 Harold Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£178,000	2023-09-12	£185,614

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M18 7JT

Employment

M18 7JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	29
Retired	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	12
Other	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	2,687 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY	3out of 4	361 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU	3out of 4	759 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF	3out of 4	876 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ	4out of 4	1,044 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Denton West End Primary School Balmoral Drive , Denton M34 2JX	3out of 4	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL	- not rated	1,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT	2out of 4	1,386 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB	4out of 4	2,252 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB	3out of 4	2,379 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD	1out of 4	2,475 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH	- not rated	2,686 yd	Further education	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS	- not rated	3,516 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB	- not rated	4,534 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT	4out of 4	1,386 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Reddish Hall School Denstone Road , Reddish SK5 6UY	- not rated	1,481 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	1,953 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Triangle Coffee Shop	73 Reddish Lane	140 yd
Kuttanad Taste	780 Hyde Road	347 yd
Coffee in the Park	Debdale Park, Hyde Road	351 yd
Pure Gym	Puregym, Wall Way	366 yd
McDonalds Restaurant	21 Wall Way	366 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vale Cottage Inn	Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank	767 yd
Lord Nelson	Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold	788 yd
Lord Nelson	Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold	788 yd
North Reddish Working Men's Club	North Reddish Working Mens Club, 3A Midland Road	857 yd
Royal Oak	114 Cross Lane	976 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown King	37 Reddish Lane	114 yd
Reddish Tandoori	27 Reddish Lane	114 yd
China Kitchen	59 Reddish Lane	114 yd
Cottage Chippy	22 Reddish Lane	152 yd
Buttylicious	116 Reddish Lane	203 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mr Meng	613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish		301 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD	golf, grass pitches, tennis courts	185 yd
Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY	health and fitness suite	363 yd
Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE	grass pitches	676 yd
Granada Road Playing Fields GRANADA ROAD	grass pitches	762 yd
Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd
Denton West End Primary School BALMORAL DRIVE		934 yd
Dane Bank Primary School THORNLEY LANE SOUTH	grass pitches	1,045 yd
West End Boys & Girls Club WEST END LIBRARY WEST END LIBRARY WINDSOR ROAD		1,060 yd
Denton West Cricket Club ANSON ROAD	grass pitches	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	102.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of M18 7JT