Tannery Way is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8LH is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tannery Way, Manchester, M18 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8WZ, M18 8WT, M18 8UJ, M18 8UN, M18 8UL, M18 8WU, M18 8UQ, M18 8UW, M18 8US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 40.8% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 51.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 24.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 29.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.4% | 62% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 88.7% | 72.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 13.3% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 72.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tannery Way 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 -20.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Tannery Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-05-10 | £389,262 |
| 21 Tannery Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-28 | £444,433 |
| 1 Tannery Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-10-06 | £435,761 |
| 21 Tannery Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-09-26 | £449,266 |
| 11 Tannery Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-10-31 | £438,179 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8LH 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Other | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,040 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,233 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 | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 21 Wall Way | 318 yd | |
| Pure Gym | Puregym, Wall Way | 319 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Debdale Park, Hyde Road | 331 yd | |
| Kuttanad Taste | 780 Hyde Road | 374 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 268 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 306 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 348 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 348 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts | 782 Hyde Road | 316 yd | |
| Sweet Fix MCR – Gorton | 782b Hyde Road | 316 yd | |
| Didi’s Kitchen | 826 Hyde Road | 370 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 455 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 665 yd | |
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 933 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 159 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.