Furnival Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8DG 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 Furnival Road, Manchester, M18 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8DH, M18 8DQ, M18 8YE, M18 8BX, M18 8ZA, M18 8HA, M18 8AH, M18 8AL, M18 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 50.4% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 42.4% | 49.6% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 40% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 29.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 13.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.6% | 33.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 24.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 20.3% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 10% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
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 8DG this area, 39.9% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.1% | 39.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 21.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 17.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 8.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 13.9% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 65.6% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 85.3% | 73.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 74% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.9% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.2% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furnival Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick 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 -82.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Furnival Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-06-30 | £181,629 |
| 41 Furnival Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-08-07 | £205,283 |
| 47 Furnival Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2019-03-22 | £125,883 |
| 11 Furnival Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-11-10 | £186,789 |
| 15 Furnival Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-08-07 | £188,559 |
M18 8DG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M18 8DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,997 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 | 4,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 1out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | - not rated | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,007 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,246 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 | 5,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 279 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millenium Bakery/Victoria Sandwiches | 50 Crossley Street | 240 yd | |
| Rayan's world of American burger and chicken | 657 Hyde Road | 278 yd | |
| Hide Out Youth Zone | 1 Queens Avenue | 324 yd | |
| Roots | 518 Hyde Road | 387 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 307 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 384 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 1,025 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 1,076 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 517 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 609 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 614 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 647 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 370 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 647 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 906 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.