Germain Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 0SQ 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 Germain Close, Manchester, M9 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 0RZ, M9 0SX, M9 0SJ, M9 0SL, M9 0RU, M9 0SN, M9 0RY, M9 0SS, M9 0WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 0SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 53.9% | 47.8% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 52.2% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 45.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 48.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 29.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 23.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 13.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 33.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.7% | 75.1% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 92.6% | 83.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 83.7% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Germain Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Germain Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2009-02-05 | £468,700 |
| 1 Germain Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2001-06-29 | £336,467 |
M9 0SQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acresfield Nursery School Acresfield Road , Middleton M24 2NU | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's RC Primary School (Infant Department) Howden Road , Blackley M9 3RQ | - not rated | 300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Junior School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 3RR | - not rated | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Avenue Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | 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 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth High School Boarman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1PR | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durnford High School Rectory Street , Middleton M24 3TS | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 4,779 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 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,068 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 | 479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School 56 Bank House Road , M9 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park School Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 193 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Thompsons Supper Bar | 209 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| House Of Desserts | 203 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Convent of the Good Shepherd | Chain Road | 749 yd | |
| Smash Friez | 673 Manchester Old Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Pub | 2 Parksway | 624 yd | |
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 633 yd | |
| The Wilton Arms Hotel | Wilton Hotel, 818 Manchester Old Road | 947 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 644 Manchester Old Road | 955 yd | |
| Carters Arms | Carters Arms, 610 Manchester Old Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice World | 191 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 199 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Chicken Bar | 195 Victoria Avenue | 365 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Heaton Park Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady'S Rc High School ALWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| K N K Martial Arts Supplies & Fitness Centre (Closed) Manchester Old Road | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Little Heaton C Of E Primary School BOARDMAN LANE | 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 | 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.