Barry Lawson Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M8 9EY 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 Barry Lawson Close, Manchester, M8 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M8 9DJ, M8 9DH, M8 9ET, M8 9EG, M8 9EZ, M8 9ES, M8 9DP, M8 9FN, M8 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M8 9EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 42.5% | 42.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 43.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 48.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 9EY this area, 35.1% 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 | 32.7% | 35.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.5% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 23.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.2% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.3% | 45.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 42.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.6% | 8.5% | -6.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 24.5% | 23.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -58.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 49.5% 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 | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 30.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% 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 | 54.4% | 49.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 27% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 6.3% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 6.1% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.9% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 17.9% | 46.2% | -28.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 68.8% | 6.5% | 62.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barry Lawson Close 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 -77.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Barry Lawson Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-09-28 | £212,484 |
| 13 Barry Lawson Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2007-05-14 | £270,486 |
| 1 Barry Lawson Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-09-30 | £288,296 |
| 16 Barry Lawson Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £12,450 | 2001-03-19 | £84,935 |
The percentage of student residents living in M8 9EY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,838 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 | 231 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Halliwell Lane , Cheetham Hill M8 9FR | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Infant School Hadfield Street , M7 0XL | - not rated | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Junior School Hadfield Street , M7 0XG | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Hadfield Street , Higher Broughton M7 4XG | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,336 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 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnos Yisroel School Manchester Leicester Road , M7 4DA | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Senior Girls School 138 Leicester Road , M7 4GB | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Salafi School 2 Dudley Street , M8 9DA | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen’s Fried Chicken | 448 Cheetham Hill Road | 234 yd | |
| Choupan Restaurant | 414 Cheetham Hill Road | 242 yd | |
| Yemeni Kitchen | 412 Cheetham Hill Road | 242 yd | |
| Diar Siar Italian Restaurant | 452 Cheetham Hill Road | 242 yd | |
| The Royal MCR | 577 Cheetham Hill Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Desserts | 432 Cheetham Hill Road | 242 yd | |
| Lahori Chaska | 458a Cheetham Hill Road | 250 yd | |
| Abaseen | 484 Cheetham Hill Road | 263 yd | |
| Ashy's Takeaway | 2 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 266 yd | |
| Tandoori Roti | 1 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 572 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 774 yd | |
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 982 yd | |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.