Embleton Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8NF 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 Embleton Walk, Manchester, M18 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8NB, M18 8NE, M18 8AY, M18 8EG, M18 8AN, M18 8ND, M18 8FH, M18 8FJ, M18 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8NF 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 8NF 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 Embleton Walk was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 719.2% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Embleton Walk has the 7th lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Ardwick and the 25th lowest crime rate of 100 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 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Embleton Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-08-26 | £104,872 |
M18 8NF 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 8NF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,908 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 | 4,802 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,620 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 | 1,169 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 353 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Hyde Road | 409 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 416 yd | |
| Sivori's / Pete's Cafe | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 417 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 512 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 590 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 720 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 842 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 254 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 416 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 417 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 456 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 303 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 416 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 966 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.