Magna Drive is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 5EQ is located in the Crumpsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2016-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magna Drive, Manchester, M8 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 5EP, M8 5UQ, M8 5AU, M8 5UN, M8 5QD, M8 5QA, M8 5UP, M8 5UW, M8 5AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M8 5EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 43% | 40.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 46.7% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 46.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 34.3% | 26.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 27.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 41.7% | 42.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 39.7% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 23.3% | 18% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -63.4% |
| Arab | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 61.1% | 54.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 9.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 31.1% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 54.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 25.7% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 4.6% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 68.3% | 6.5% | 61.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magna Drive 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Magna Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-07 | £321,515 |
| 8 Magna Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-30 | £266,766 |
| 16 Magna Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2021-01-26 | £272,453 |
| 14 Magna Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,250 | 2019-03-19 | £3,156 |
| 13 Magna Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,250 | 2019-03-19 | £3,156 |
The percentage of student residents living in M8 5EQ 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 | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Moss Bank , Crumpsall M8 5AB | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy Cravenwood Road , Crumpsall M8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irk Valley Community School Waterloo Street , Lower Crumpsall M8 5XH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,219 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 | 5,335 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon College 9 Leicester Avenue , Salford M7 4HA | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Senior Girls School 138 Leicester Road , M7 4GB | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orangery | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 362 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant / The Cafe | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 362 yd | |
| Aby's | 3 Lansdowne Road | 379 yd | |
| Urban Spot | 1 Lansdowne Road | 385 yd | |
| Kashmiri Chai | 12 Maureen Avenue | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hotel | Cleveland Hotel, Crumpsall Lane | 639 yd | |
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACD Lunch Ltd | North View Site, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 363 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken and Pizza | 5 Lansdowne Road | 385 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 15 Lansdowne Road | 385 yd | |
| Apna Daal Roti & Naan | 17 Lansdowne Road | 385 yd | |
| Fillers | 83a Delaunays Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 12.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 12.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.