Broughton Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 8AN is located in the Cheetham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broughton Street, Manchester, M8 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 8NL, M8 8AT, M8 8HP, M8 8HU, M8 8AQ, M8 8AG, M8 8WA, M8 8AW, M8 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 8AN is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 44.9% | 43.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 56.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M8 8AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.1% | 45.3% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 39.2% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 42.5% | 39.6% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 41.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| 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.
In the area around M8 8AN this area, 28.3% 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 | 22.7% | 28.3% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 34% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 16.1% | 3.2% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 56.5% | 43.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1% | 14.9% | 13.9% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 58.2% | 41.1% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 14% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 30.2% | 17.2% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.6% 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 | 55.5% | 41.1% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 20% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 7% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 9.8% | 0.9% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Street was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2560.0% higher than the Cheetham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Cheetham and the 8th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-10-24 | £678,072 |
| 45 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2017-07-03 | £689,589 |
| 132 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-04-19 | £873,103 |
| 126 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-18 | £430,261 |
| 126 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-04-14 | £458,289 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Community Primary Allesley Drive , Cheetham Hill M7 4YE | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | 2out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's RC Primary School Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Junior School Marlborough Road , M7 0XW | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,395 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 | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah D'chassidie Belz 157 Bevendon Square , M7 4TP | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Taste Lunch House | 4a Woolley Street | 286 yd | |
| Real Taste | Unit 7, 23 Broughton Street | 331 yd | |
| Sultan Taste | 37 Derby Street | 340 yd | |
| Steak Out | 36a-36b Derby Street | 422 yd | |
| Savour-It also T/as Ranchers Food Box, Desi Lunch Box and Top Doner | Unit 6, 39-41 Bent Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 534 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 653 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 692 yd | |
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 757 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughai Spice | 4a Woolley Street | 286 yd | |
| Toby Jays | Unit 2c, Ground Floor, Little Giants Mall, 30-32 Knowsley Street | 358 yd | |
| Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken | 41 Bent Street | 448 yd | |
| Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic | Unit 2, 41 Bent Street | 448 yd | |
| Hunger Express Limited | 2 Dewhurst Street | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 406 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 959 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.