Cornford Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7RB is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornford Avenue, Manchester, M18 7RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7RL, M18 7RE, M18 7RD, M18 7RH, M18 7RJ, M18 7RY, M18 7QS, M18 7RN, M18 7RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 40.8% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 41.5% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 53.5% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around M18 7RB this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 30.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 17.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 27.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.1% 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 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 17.6% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 18.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 16.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 59.8% | 40.1% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -41.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 76.9% | 63.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 11.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 64.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.8% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.2% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.8% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornford 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 -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cornford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-02 | £312,059 |
| 5 Cornford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-05-22 | £216,763 |
| 2 Cornford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,500 | 2012-04-10 | £165,219 |
| 8 Cornford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-11-30 | £214,972 |
| 7 Cornford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-03-02 | £227,172 |
M18 7RB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7RB 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton Primary School Mount Road , Gorton M18 7GR | - not rated | 403 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,017 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 563 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Cuisine Co | 171 Mount Road | 290 yd | |
| Gingers Place Mount Road Cafe | 149 Mount Road | 323 yd | |
| Top Boba | 174 Pink Bank Lane | 521 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 660 yd | |
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue's Chippy | 167 Mount Road | 323 yd | |
| I love Crispy Chicken | 157c Mount Road | 329 yd | |
| Love Desserts Mcr | 157a Mount Road | 335 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 572 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 323 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 380 yd | |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 424 yd | |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 735 yd | |
| Cedar Mount Academy GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE WEMBLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 979 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.