Mousell Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 8HY is located in the Cheetham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mousell Street, Manchester, M8 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 8PY, M8 8HQ, M8 8NF, M8 8HN, M8 8PZ, M8 8LY, M3 1HZ, M3 1JF, M8 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 8HY is primarily male, with 60.5% 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 | 41.3% | 39.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -11.5% |
| Male | 58.7% | 60.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 11.5% |
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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 86.1% | 85.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 12.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -31.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 47.1% | 55.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 38.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8HY this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 9.7% | -5.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 72.9% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.6% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 75.6% | 69.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 65.7% | 46.3% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 24.7% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.7% 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 | 63.4% | 47.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 17.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 14.6% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 16.1% | 6.0% | 10.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mousell Street was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2757.5% higher than the Cheetham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mousell Street has the highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Cheetham and the 7th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mousell Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-03-06 | £287,035 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,608 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 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | 2out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's RC Primary School Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Community Primary Allesley Drive , Cheetham Hill M7 4YE | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Junior School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 768 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,531 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 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Advantage Hanover Street , M60 0AS | - not rated | 930 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 930 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imamoglu | Ground Floor, 107 Cheetham Hill Road | 64 yd | |
| Alif Grill | 105 Cheetham Hill Road | 87 yd | |
| Milan | 107 Cheetham Hill Road | 87 yd | |
| Sultan Taste | 37 Derby Street | 110 yd | |
| Steak Out | 36a-36b Derby Street | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 87 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 367 yd | |
| Red Bank Pop Up 21 | Arch 21, Red Bank | 467 yd | |
| Green Arches (BAR) | Unit 11, Red Bank | 539 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Jays | Unit 2c, Ground Floor, Little Giants Mall, 30-32 Knowsley Street | 108 yd | |
| Empire Kitchen | Empire House, 2 Empire Street | 117 yd | |
| Mughai Spice | 4a Woolley Street | 171 yd | |
| Food Junction M/cr | 11 Stocks Street | 172 yd | |
| Just Try | 160-162 Cheetham Hill Road | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 731 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 834 yd | |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.