Knutsford Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7NJ 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 Knutsford Road, Manchester, M18 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7NE, M18 7WJ, M18 7ND, M18 7EQ, M18 7EP, M18 7SL, M18 7ET, M18 7FT, M18 7TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 46.7% | 55.6% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 28.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.7% | 43.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 39% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 7NJ this area, 34.5% 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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 34.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 22.5% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 16.7% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 11.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.4% | 54% | -16.4% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 77.9% | 64% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 12.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 64% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 12.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12.9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knutsford 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Knutsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-12 | £429,111 |
| 49 Knutsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-07-12 | £613,015 |
| 51 Knutsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-12 | £429,111 |
| York House, 41 Knutsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-15 | £376,593 |
| 45 Knutsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-06-24 | £396,730 |
M18 7NJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7NJ 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 65 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester Glencastle Road , Gorton M18 7NE | - not rated | 75 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Infant School Gorton , M18 7FU | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Junior School Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | - not rated | 315 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 | 790 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,917 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,616 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 | 932 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGW Wembley Restaurant | 572 Hyde Road | 346 yd | |
| Next Level Lounge | 576 Hyde Road | 346 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 660 Hyde Road | 346 yd | |
| Taste of India | 658 Hyde Road | 370 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Hyde Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 557 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 557 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 637 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 843 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Panda | 18 Levenshulme Road | 74 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 333 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken n Pizza | 656 Hyde Road | 346 yd | |
| Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza | 656 Hyde Road | 346 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 485 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 535 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 798 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 882 yd | |
| Cedar Mount Academy GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE WEMBLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 1,094 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.