Tilshead Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8DJ is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilshead Road, Manchester, M18 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8DE, M18 8DL, M18 8DN, M18 8AD, M18 8BP, M18 8AE, M12 5XH, M12 5LD, M12 5WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 40.8% | 45.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 50% | 9.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 63.4% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 25.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 7.2% | -10.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 14.3% | -26.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 14.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 39.6% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 28.3% | 25.8% | 2.7% | 25.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 16.9% | 23% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 63.8% | 20.4% | -43.4% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 70.2% | 57.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 18.3% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 57.5% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 17.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 19% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 16.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 3.9% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilshead 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Tilshead Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2024-09-25 | £255,587 |
| 3 Tilshead Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-08-08 | £241,164 |
| 9 Tilshead Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £179,995 | 2018-12-19 | £271,733 |
| 1 Tilshead Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £234,000 | 2018-06-29 | £350,676 |
| 8 Tilshead Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £185,209 | 2018-04-30 | £292,957 |
M18 8DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8DJ 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 | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 537 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,764 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 | 5,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 885 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 318 yd | |
| Hide Out Youth Zone | 1 Queens Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Rayan's world of American burger and chicken | 657 Hyde Road | 492 yd | |
| The Manchester College Coffee Shop | Manchester College Of Arts And Technology, Ashton Old Road | 596 yd | |
| Starbucks | The Manchester College, Whitworth Building, Ashton Old Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 336 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 525 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 640 yd | |
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 835 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 871 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1, 961 Ashton Old Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 867 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.