Smedley Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 0RU 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 Road, Manchester, M8 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 0LN, M8 0RF, M8 0LL, M8 0QL, M8 0RL, M8 0RH, M8 8XG, M8 0GB, M8 0RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M8 0RU 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 0RU 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 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 -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Smedley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-10 | £221,042 |
| 153 Smedley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-03-04 | £215,431 |
| 163 Smedley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-08-04 | £207,669 |
| 185 Smedley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2014-08-26 | £152,426 |
| 187 Smedley Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-12-23 | £165,000 |
M8 0RU 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 0RU 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 | 1,196 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 | 4,722 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 | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy 49 Parkstead Drive , Harpurhey M9 5QN | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 905 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 | - not rated | 733 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 942 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,407 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 | 4,109 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,971 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,341 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 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 1,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahba Rose | 103 Queens Road | 414 yd | |
| Two Apples | 103 Queens Road | 414 yd | |
| Irish World Heritage Centre | Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way | 459 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 514 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 Queens Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 314 yd | |
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 695 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Food | 196 Woodlands Road | 454 yd | |
| The Grumpy Baker | 339 Cheetham Hill Road | 632 yd | |
| Spice Cabin | 8 Tavistock Square | 868 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 903 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 460 yd |
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.