Elsdon Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8WG 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 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, M18 8WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8NR, M18 8WR, M18 8WB, M18 8NS, M18 8NU, M18 8WP, M18 8PP, M18 8WD, M18 8PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8WG is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 43.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 56.6% | 56.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 8WG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 43.4% | 54% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 24.1% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 12.2% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 51.6% | 16.7% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 25.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 14.8% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 5.5% | -7.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around M18 8WG this area, 30.5% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.9% | 30.5% | -17.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 19.1% | 8.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 21.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 25.6% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 23.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.5% | 55.7% | -23.8% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 87.2% | 58.7% | -28.5% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 12.9% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 18.7% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 58.7% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.5% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 12.9% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsdon Drive 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-19 | £191,676 |
| 17 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-10-16 | £166,953 |
| 29 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2019-02-15 | £199,500 |
| 9 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-10-04 | £141,367 |
| 25 Elsdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2018-04-30 | £178,113 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8WG 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 | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 5,216 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 | 250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 2out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,411 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,985 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 | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 305 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 355 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 390 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 401 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 384 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 671 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 714 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 714 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 217 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 218 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 308 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 318 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 523 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 716 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 857 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 969 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.