Torcross Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 0GP is located in the Higher Blackley 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 Torcross Road, Manchester, M9 0GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 0QJ, M9 0QT, M9 0QW, M9 0QP, M9 0GW, M9 0GN, M9 0GJ, M9 0GD, M9 0GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 0GP is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 54.8% | 46.2% | -8.6% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 53.8% | 8.6% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 38.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 33.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 38.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 19.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 M9 0GP this area, 36.4% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 36.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.7% | 86.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 93.3% | 81.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 81.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torcross Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Torcross Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2011-03-23 | £181,745 |
| 5 Torcross Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2007-10-12 | £156,618 |
| 18 Torcross Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-04-30 | £194,942 |
| 7 Torcross Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2005-05-27 | £243,429 |
| 18 Torcross Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2004-04-30 | £197,889 |
M9 0GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in M9 0GP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heaton Church of England Primary School Boardman Lane , Middleton M24 4PU | 2out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,098 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 | 3,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Hub T/A GBK Eds Diner Slim Chickens Harry Ramsden Caffe Carluccio | Sainsbury's, Heaton Retail Park, Heaton Park Road | 332 yd | |
| McNally's Kitchen | 468 Victoria Avenue | 578 yd | |
| The Cafe | 193 Victoria Avenue | 813 yd | |
| Thompsons Supper Bar | 209 Victoria Avenue | 813 yd | |
| House Of Desserts | 203 Victoria Avenue | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Pub | 2 Parksway | 94 yd | |
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 631 yd | |
| The Wilton Arms Hotel | Wilton Hotel, 818 Manchester Old Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 357 yd | |
| subway | Middleton Road | 569 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Spice World | 191 Victoria Avenue | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Heaton Park Road | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| K N K Martial Arts Supplies & Fitness Centre (Closed) Manchester Old Road | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Heaton Park Golf Centre HEATON PARK HEATON PARK MIDDLETON ROAD | golf | 861 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School ALWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 980 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.