Cheetwood Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 8AQ 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 Cheetwood Road, Manchester, M8 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 8AG, M8 8NL, M8 8NZ, M8 8HU, M8 8HP, M8 8AN, M8 8LR, M8 8NT, M8 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 8AQ 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 8AQ, 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 8AQ 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 Cheetwood Road was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 706.8% higher than the Cheetham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheetwood Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 11 local areas in Cheetham and the 39th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park House, 6 Cheetwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,302,959 |
| Unit 3 29 Cheetwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-12-17 | £361,896 |
| Units 5 And 6 29 Cheetwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2017-12-01 | £752,942 |
| Unit 4 29 Cheetwood Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2011-08-26 | £620,209 |
| 45 Broughton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2005-06-10 | £1,706,131 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,843 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 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Community Primary Allesley Drive , Cheetham Hill M7 4YE | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Academy Dudley Street , M7 4XD | 1out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Hadfield Street , Higher Broughton M7 4XG | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School 11 Wellington Street East , Salford M7 2AU | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Aim Habonim 51 Rigby Street , M7 4NX | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dessert Shop | 129 Waterloo Road | 267 yd | |
| Best Taste Lunch House | 4a Woolley Street | 445 yd | |
| Real Taste | Unit 7, 23 Broughton Street | 464 yd | |
| Savour-It also T/as Ranchers Food Box, Desi Lunch Box and Top Doner | Unit 6, 39-41 Bent Street | 493 yd | |
| Sultan Taste | 37 Derby Street | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 703 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 845 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 856 yd | |
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 896 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughai Spice | 4a Woolley Street | 445 yd | |
| Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken | 41 Bent Street | 493 yd | |
| Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic | Unit 2, 41 Bent Street | 493 yd | |
| Toby Jays | Unit 2c, Ground Floor, Little Giants Mall, 30-32 Knowsley Street | 539 yd | |
| Mughali Taste | 53 Bury New Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 504 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.