Morrowfield Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 9AR is located in the Cheetham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morrowfield Avenue, Manchester, M8 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 9DU, M8 9AP, M8 9BD, M7 4TJ, M7 4ZX, M8 0AX, M8 9AW, M8 9AS, M8 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M8 9AR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 9AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 42.9% | 45.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 40.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 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 | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 31% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 21.7% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 22.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 21.6% | 22.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 20.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 32.7% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 30.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 24.3% | 19.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -62.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 47.6% | 45.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 24.2% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 20.5% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.8% 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 | 46.5% | 46% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 38.8% | 35.0% | 9.8% | 29.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 24% | 5.8% | -18.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 2.3% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 55.6% | 6.5% | 49.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morrowfield Avenue 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 -39.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Morrowfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2007-09-03 | £54,514 |
M8 9AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9AR 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 | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetham CofE Community School Halliwell Lane , Cheetham Hill M8 9FR | - not rated | 259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Halliwell Lane , Cheetham Hill M8 9FR | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Primary School Marlborough Road , M7 4XU | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Academy Dudley Street , M7 4XD | - not rated | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School, Manchester 151 Heywood Street , M8 0DF | - not rated | 380 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,335 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 | 3,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 5,175 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 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 951 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 | 129 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Arabia Manchester 328 Cheetham Hill Road , Cheetham Hill M8 0PJ | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Yisroel School Manchester Leicester Road , M7 4DA | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Centre | 18-32 Brentfield Avenue | 287 yd | |
| M.A.K Halal | 461d Cheetham Hill Road | 316 yd | |
| Chaii Khokha also T/as Pilau Wala | 461b Cheetham Hill Road | 317 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard’s | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 324 yd | |
| Studio Cafe | 461a Cheetham Hill Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Shawarma | 463 Cheetham Hill Road | 320 yd | |
| Al Hamra Sweet Centre | 467 Cheetham Hill Road | 320 yd | |
| Punjab Tandoori | 479 Cheetham Hill Road | 320 yd | |
| Tandoori Roti | 1 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 340 yd | |
| Ashy's Takeaway | 2 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 938 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.