Cambert Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8HJ 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 Cambert Lane, Manchester, M18 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8EJ, M18 8FJ, M18 8EH, M18 8FH, M18 8AY, M18 8EE, M18 8EB, M18 8AN, M18 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 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 8HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 43.3% | 51.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 25.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 44.7% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 38% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 27.7% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 23.6% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.2% | 69% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 84.7% | 67.7% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 17.1% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 68.5% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambert Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton & Openshaw 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 -48.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Cambert Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,496 | 2005-09-23 | £153,163 |
| 165 Cambert Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-06-03 | £175,945 |
| 165 Cambert Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2004-06-25 | £57,873 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,876 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 | 4,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,024 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 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,234 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 259 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 277 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 301 yd | |
| Sivori's / Pete's Cafe | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 335 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 527 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 687 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 689 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 689 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 260 yd | |
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 267 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 301 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 307 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 301 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 364 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 920 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| 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.