Alms Hill Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 0QA is located in the Cheetham 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 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, M8 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 0BP, M8 0PZ, M8 0BQ, M8 0BT, M8 0BN, M8 0QE, M8 0AQ, M8 0QB, M8 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 0QA is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 54.1% | 54.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 0QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 36.4% | 33.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.1% | 22.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 17% | 1.7% | -15.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 53% | 69.3% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 66.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -76.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 10.6% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 13.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 47.5% | 45.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 7.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.1% | 35.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.8% 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 | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 27.8% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.1% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 2.2% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 9.6% | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.5% | 37.2% | -35.7% |
| Christian | 7.1% | 46.2% | -39.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 86.4% | 6.5% | 79.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alms Hill Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-01-17 | £165,075 |
| 51 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-08-23 | £219,480 |
| 75 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2019-12-12 | £129,818 |
| 67 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2019-05-31 | £218,054 |
| 35 Alms Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-10-30 | £172,533 |
M8 0QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
M8 0QA 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 M8 0QA 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Temple Smedley Lane , Cheetham M8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Halliwell Lane , Cheetham Hill M8 9FR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Moss Bank , Crumpsall M8 5AB | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 857 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Academy Dudley Street , M7 4XD | 1out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,036 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 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Yisroel School Manchester Leicester Road , M7 4DA | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Senior Girls School 138 Leicester Road , M7 4GB | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 1,221 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 | 238 yd | |
| RM Restaurant MCR Ltd | 433 Cheetham Hill Road | 238 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard’s | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 332 yd | |
| Studio Cafe | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 332 yd | |
| Tehiti | 451 Cheetham Hill Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 746 yd | |
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Food | 196 Woodlands Road | 327 yd | |
| Chesters | 368 Cheetham Hill Road | 353 yd | |
| Tasty6 | 368 Cheetham Hill Road | 353 yd | |
| Rajas Pizza Bar | 362 Cheetham Hill Road | 353 yd | |
| Dubai Shawarma | 463 Cheetham Hill Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 817 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 905 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.