Pitsford Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 8QX is located in the Harpurhey 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 Pitsford Road, Manchester, M40 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 8QY, M40 8GW, M40 8QL, M40 8GJ, M40 8GZ, M40 8GB, M40 8QW, M40 8GN, M40 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 8QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 42.4% | 59.2% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 22.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 8.3% | -8.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 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 | 36% | 43.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 18.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.1% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around M40 8QX this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 56.9% | 32.5% | -24.4% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 23.6% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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 | 7.4% | 0.5% | -6.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 23.5% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 21.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 8.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 63.5% | 46% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 78.8% | 65.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 19.7% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 65.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.8% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 78.5% | 46.2% | 32.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 0.5% | 6.0% | -5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitsford Road was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3850.0% higher than the Crumpsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitsford Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 8 local areas in Crumpsall and the 29th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Pitsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-11-08 | £208,128 |
| 1 Pitsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-03-29 | £259,754 |
| 5 Pitsford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-10-09 | £223,340 |
M40 8QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M40 8QX 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 | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,466 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 | 147 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Upper Monsall Street , Miles Platting M40 8NG | - not rated | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 8EE | - not rated | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Platting Primary School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | 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 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 2,181 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 | 2,755 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,642 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 | 2,405 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park School Marston Street , M40 7US | - not rated | 565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 627 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 958 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 | 1,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 1,518 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Ground Floor Unit 1 Snack Bar, 1 Beckford Street | 278 yd | |
| Yaardie's | 6 Hulme Hall Lane | 337 yd | |
| Quality Cafe and Grill | Unit 9a, Wilsons Park, Monsall Road | 469 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 673 yd | |
| Win Wah | 615 Rochdale Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 284 yd | |
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 332 yd | |
| Otalenu Kitchen | 2 Hulme Hall Lane | 332 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 385 yd | |
| Goody’s Flame Grill | 261 Oldham Road | 721 yd | |
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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 | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.