Middlewich Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8NE 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 Middlewich Walk, Manchester, M18 8NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8ND, M18 8NF, M18 8EG, M18 8NB, M18 8ZA, M18 8BX, M18 8AY, M18 8YE, M18 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8NE 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 8NE 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 Middlewich Walk was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 460.5% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middlewich Walk has the 5th lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Ardwick and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Middlewich Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-07-19 | £91,644 |
| 13 Middlewich Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2005-08-09 | £93,898 |
| 13 Middlewich Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2001-05-22 | £49,825 |
M18 8NE 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 8NE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,944 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 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,883 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 | 517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,973 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 | 1,085 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,402 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 | 485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 305 yd | |
| Roots | 518 Hyde Road | 349 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Hyde Road | 381 yd | |
| Sivori's / Pete's Cafe | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 400 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 515 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 515 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 758 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 845 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 330 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 400 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 412 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 470 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 240 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 412 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 942 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.