Smedley Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 0LN is located in the Crumpsall 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 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, M8 0LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 0RU, M8 0RH, M8 0RF, M8 0RS, M8 0RL, M8 0RX, M8 0RR, M8 0RE, M8 0QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M8 0LN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.9% | 49.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 39.3% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 42.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 40.3% | 43.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 M8 0LN this area, 32.8% 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 | 29.2% | 32.8% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 26.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 16.2% | 6.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 32.7% | 38.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 35.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 61.7% | 50.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 14.9% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 26% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 50.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 21.7% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 13% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 6.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 48.1% | 6.5% | 41.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smedley Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,922 | 2025-03-25 | £276,114 |
| 11 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-11-26 | £158,150 |
| 5 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-05-12 | £168,030 |
| 5 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-05-12 | £185,413 |
| 7 Smedley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2019-04-30 | £185,344 |
M8 0LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0LN 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 | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,187 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 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Smedley Lane , Cheetham M8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Junior School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Infant School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 658 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,800 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,179 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 | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Arabia Manchester 328 Cheetham Hill Road , Cheetham Hill M8 0PJ | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahba Rose | 103 Queens Road | 378 yd | |
| Two Apples | 103 Queens Road | 378 yd | |
| Irish World Heritage Centre | Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way | 396 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 438 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 Queens Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 367 yd | |
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 616 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 963 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Food | 196 Woodlands Road | 541 yd | |
| The Grumpy Baker | 339 Cheetham Hill Road | 645 yd | |
| Spice Cabin | 8 Tavistock Square | 857 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 861 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 743 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.