Cheetham Hill Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 8LQ 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 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 8LY, M8 8NF, M8 8SH, M8 8RF, M8 8HN, M8 8RY, M8 8LW, M8 8PZ, M8 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M8 8LQ is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 44.3% | 44.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 55.7% | 55.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 8LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 28% | 38.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 51.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 5.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.9% | 41.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 20% | 10.9% | -9.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 8LQ this area, 50.9% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 68.8% | 50.9% | -17.9% | 18.2% | 32.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.1% | 8% | 6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0.7% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 80.9% | 37.2% | -43.7% | 81.4% | -44.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 43.1% | 40.5% | 0.1% | 43.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 87.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheetham Hill Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-03-04 | £886,354 |
| 164 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-01 | £351,454 |
| 172 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2019-06-19 | £3,364 |
| 172 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-04-30 | £327,747 |
| 166 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-04-30 | £442,166 |
M8 8LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M8 8LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Employee | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| 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 | 1,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,560 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 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's RC Primary School Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Junior School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Infant School Smedley Street , Cheetham M8 8UN | - not rated | 898 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,622 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 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digital Advantage Hanover Street , M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 1,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Grill & Steakhouse | 170-172 Cheetham Hill Road | 8 yd | |
| Zidan's Restaurant & Playhouse | Unit 1, 137-139 Cheetham Hill Road | 40 yd | |
| Monolos | 137-139 Cheetham Hill Road | 77 yd | |
| Manchester Jewish Museum also T/as Manchester Jewish Museum Cafe | 190 Cheetham Hill Road | 89 yd | |
| Kabana | 133 Cheetham Hill Road | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 238 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 406 yd | |
| Red Bank Pop Up 21 | Arch 21, Red Bank | 548 yd | |
| Green Arches (BAR) | Unit 11, Red Bank | 636 yd | |
| Base Manchester Ltd | Unit 5, Millow Street | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Try | 160-162 Cheetham Hill Road | 38 yd | |
| Jungle Grill Express Delivery | 51 North Street | 137 yd | |
| Food Junction M/cr | 11 Stocks Street | 186 yd | |
| Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken | 41 Bent Street | 221 yd | |
| Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic | Unit 2, 41 Bent Street | 221 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 914 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 946 yd | |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.2% |
| 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 81.8% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.