Farnborough Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7NH is located in the Miles Platting & Newton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnborough Road, Manchester, M40 7NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7WH, M40 7WF, M40 7JD, M40 7PT, M40 7HS, M40 7PP, M40 7NN, M40 7PS, M40 7QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 7NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 54.2% | 48.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 51.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.5% 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 | 54.2% | 67.5% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 29.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 19.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 7.3% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 3.8% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 58.4% | 20.2% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 25.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 10.1% | -10.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 53.2% | 20.3% | -32.9% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 38.4% | 28.0% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 16.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| White | 74.2% | 59.8% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 88.7% | 72.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 12.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 73.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.9% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnborough Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54E Farnborough Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2025-12-05 | £451,372 |
| 54F Farnborough Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-02-07 | £365,371 |
| 56B Farnborough Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-04-23 | £199,057 |
| 56B Farnborough Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £176,950 | 2019-12-19 | £230,757 |
| 54A Farnborough Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £221,950 | 2019-12-12 | £330,842 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 7NH 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 8EE | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Miles Platting Holland Street , Miles Platting M40 7DA | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Platting Primary School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Varley Community School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Academy Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,231 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 | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 587 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 822 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park School Marston Street , M40 7US | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Delights | 110 Woodward Street | 619 yd | |
| Yaardie's | 6 Hulme Hall Lane | 756 yd | |
| Nudo Sushi Box Ltd | 156-160 Oldham Road | 797 yd | |
| Royal Mail - Eurest | Manchester Mail Centre, 77 Oldham Road | 821 yd | |
| Pho No 1 | 146 Oldham Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 1,067 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody’s Flame Grill | 261 Oldham Road | 267 yd | |
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 511 yd | |
| Teage | Unit 8, Dale House, Vickers Street | 511 yd | |
| Vegan Shack | 184 Rochdale Road | 610 yd | |
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 491 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.