Faraday Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 0SS 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 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, M8 0SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 0ST, M8 0SR, M8 0SU, M8 0SQ, M8 0LR, M8 0LS, M8 0SN, M8 0SJ, M8 0SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 0SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 47.5% | 53.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 46.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 0SS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 36.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.1% | 56.4% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 55.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around M8 0SS this area, 37.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 37.6% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 20% | -9.2% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.5% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 3.5% | -11.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 52.9% | 69.4% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 4.7% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -77.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 49.1% | 38.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 12% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.5% | 44.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 38.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.6% 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 | 48.9% | 38.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 17.7% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 14.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 16.1% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 8.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 11.8% | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 8.4% | 0.4% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 13% | 1.2% | 11.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.7% | 37.2% | -35.5% |
| Christian | 6.7% | 46.2% | -39.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 81.9% | 6.5% | 75.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday 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 similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-21 | £158,857 |
| 57 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-15 | £147,985 |
| 47 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2022-09-30 | £213,804 |
| 25 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2018-04-12 | £130,919 |
| 29 Faraday Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2017-07-25 | £196,235 |
The percentage of student residents living in M8 0SS 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 | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | 2out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's RC Primary School Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 162 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Junior School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Infant School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Manchester 151 Heywood Street , M8 0DF | - not rated | 368 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 651 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,855 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 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,247 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 | 578 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz 157 Bevendon Square , M7 4TP | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandni Chok | 287 Cheetham Hill Road | 100 yd | |
| McDonalds | 10 Queens Road | 309 yd | |
| Welcome Centre | 18-32 Brentfield Avenue | 403 yd | |
| Shahba Rose | 103 Queens Road | 461 yd | |
| Two Apples | 103 Queens Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grumpy Baker | 339 Cheetham Hill Road | 141 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 483 yd | |
| Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken | 41 Bent Street | 600 yd | |
| Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic | Unit 2, 41 Bent Street | 600 yd | |
| Jungle Grill Express Delivery | 51 North Street | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 868 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.