Franklyn Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8QX is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Franklyn Road, Manchester, M18 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8GR, M18 8QW, M18 8GB, M18 8QS, M18 8GL, M18 8QR, M18 8GS, M18 8QT, M18 8GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8QX 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 | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 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 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 46.7% | 45% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 39.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 45.1% | 51.7% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 28.8% | 21.7% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 10% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 29.7% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 7% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 20.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.1% | 54% | -20.1% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 80.2% | 63% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 15.1% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 63.1% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 12.5% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franklyn Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Franklyn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2025-11-14 | £133,268 |
| 14 Franklyn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-11-15 | £201,648 |
| 7 Franklyn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-07-25 | £151,453 |
| 3 Franklyn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-20 | £190,719 |
| 13 Franklyn Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-01-30 | £165,455 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Franklyn Road, Manchester, M18 8QX has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 11 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Franklyn Road, Manchester, M18 8QX has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 11 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
M18 8QX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,869 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 257 yd | |
| Heavens Angels | 273 Abbey Hey Lane | 336 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 373 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 452 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 513 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 541 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 608 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 614 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 218 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 225 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 308 yd | |
| Fun Fan | 47 Vine Street | 406 yd | |
| Cluck N Crust | 1340 Ashton Old Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 605 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 782 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 807 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.