Oldham Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 8AT 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 Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 8AZ, M40 8BA, M40 8AF, M40 5AE, M40 8AA, M40 8AE, M40 8AB, M40 8QX, M40 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 29.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 43.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 27% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 25.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.3% | 60.1% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 85.7% | 70.2% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 70.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Miles Platting & Newton Heath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-07-04 | £100,876 |
| 491 Oldham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1999-05-28 | £136,855 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Platting Primary School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Varley Community School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 8EE | - not rated | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Upper Monsall Street , Miles Platting M40 8NG | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,371 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 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,677 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 | 414 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park School Marston Street , M40 7US | - not rated | 822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Youth Services Restart Manchester , Alexander House (Gate 2 - Unit 3) M40 2XP | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One City Schools City-in-the-Community , Etihad Stadium M11 3FF | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaardie's | 6 Hulme Hall Lane | 133 yd | |
| The Cafe | Ground Floor Unit 1 Snack Bar, 1 Beckford Street | 159 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 403 yd | |
| Quality Cafe and Grill | Unit 9a, Wilsons Park, Monsall Road | 471 yd | |
| Vermillion Cinnabar | Vermillion And Cinnabar, Lord North Street | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 558 yd | |
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otalenu Kitchen | 2 Hulme Hall Lane | 132 yd | |
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 162 yd | |
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 556 yd | |
| Teage | Unit 8, Dale House, Vickers Street | 556 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.