Branston Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 0JR is located in the Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Branston Road, Manchester, M40 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 0LB, M40 0JS, M40 0JZ, M40 0HH, M40 0JT, M40 0HS, M40 0JX, M40 0HE, M40 0JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 0JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around M40 0JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 49.5% | 56.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 28.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 55.8% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 25.3% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 M40 0JR this area, 31% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 31% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 20.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 60.9% | -26.0% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 87.6% | 71.7% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 12.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 71.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branston Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown 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 -14.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Branston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2023-05-17 | £141,356 |
| 27 Branston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-03-03 | £201,886 |
| 8 Branston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-15 | £165,781 |
| 8 Branston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2017-03-15 | £142,389 |
| 17 Branston Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2012-07-27 | £152,378 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 0JR 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester St Margaret's Road , New Moston M40 0JE | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston St. Mary's Road , Moston M40 0DF | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Moston Primary School Moston Lane East , New Moston M40 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate End Primary and Nursery School Butterworth Lane , Chadderton OL9 8EB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College Broadway , Chadderton OL9 9QY | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Sixth Form College Union Street West , OL8 1XU | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oldham College Rochdale Road , OL9 6AA | - not rated | 4,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Special School Foxdenton Lane , Chadderton OL9 9QR | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 2,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noorie Fast Food | 355 Hollinwood Avenue | 127 yd | |
| British Raj | 399 Hollinwood Avenue | 189 yd | |
| Dilshad Tandoori Restaurant | 385 Hollinwood Avenue | 189 yd | |
| Mumbai Spice | 327 Hollinwood Avenue | 249 yd | |
| The Gourman Food Co | 2 Greengate East | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moston Conservative Club | 273 Moston Lane East | 312 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Moston Lane | 340 yd | |
| Beefeater Whitegate Inn | Broadway | 729 yd | |
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 984 yd | |
| New Moston Club Company Ltd | 64 Parkfield Road North | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash Capital | 351 Hollinwood Avenue | 127 yd | |
| Zam Zams | 390 Hollinwood Avenue | 183 yd | |
| Double Fortune | 387 Hollinwood Avenue | 188 yd | |
| Raj Cuisine & Pizza Bar | 339 Hollinwood Avenue | 249 yd | |
| The Kurry Hut | 333 Hollinwood Avenue | 249 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Leisure Centre BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| St Matthews Roman Catholic High School NUTHURST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Nuthurst Park NEVIN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Boys (Closed) Charlestown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Broadhurst Park Stadium St Marys Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.