Appleton Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 0BS is located in the Cheetham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Appleton Street, Manchester, M8 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 0BR, M8 0BT, M8 0PA, M8 0WN, M8 0PU, M8 0BP, M8 0BQ, M8 0BN, M8 0DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 0BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.2% | 52.7% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.3% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M8 0BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 32.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 59.7% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 56.5% | 54.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.6% | 22.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 34% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 15.8% | 6.2% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 39.3% | 60% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 57.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 1% | -8.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 18.1% | 4.5% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -76.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 7.6% | 18.3% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 17.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 42.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.3% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 29.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.5% | 42.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 22.9% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 15.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 9.3% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 6.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 6.7% | 0.1% | 6.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.5% | 1.2% | 10.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.3% | 37.2% | -33.9% |
| Christian | 3.3% | 46.2% | -42.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 90% | 6.5% | 83.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appleton Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheetham 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 21 Appleton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2025-09-12 | £122,153 |
| Apartment 3 21 Appleton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2023-12-22 | £118,398 |
| Apartment 6 21 Appleton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2022-11-25 | £123,657 |
| Apartment 2 21 Appleton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-01-14 | £111,858 |
| Apartment 2 21 Appleton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,995 | 2008-02-28 | £212,603 |
M8 0BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M8 0BS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Primary School Smedley Lane , Cheetham M8 8SA | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Smedley Lane , Cheetham M8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Manchester 151 Heywood Street , M8 0DF | - not rated | 464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Junior School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Infant School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,424 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Arabia Manchester 328 Cheetham Hill Road , Cheetham Hill M8 0PJ | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Yisroel School Manchester Leicester Road , M7 4DA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Faisal | 459 Cheetham Hill Road | 326 yd | |
| RM Restaurant MCR Ltd | 433 Cheetham Hill Road | 326 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard’s | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 440 yd | |
| Studio Cafe | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 440 yd | |
| Tehiti | 451 Cheetham Hill Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Food | 196 Woodlands Road | 228 yd | |
| Chesters | 368 Cheetham Hill Road | 464 yd | |
| Tasty6 | 368 Cheetham Hill Road | 464 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 362 Cheetham Hill Road | 464 yd | |
| Dubai Shawarma | 463 Cheetham Hill Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 880 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.