Westleigh Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 4EF is located in the Harpurhey 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 Westleigh Street, Manchester, M9 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 4ES, M9 4EE, M9 4FR, M9 4BL, M9 4BN, M9 4EW, M9 4EJ, M9 4BX, M9 4FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 4EF 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 | 48% | 47.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52% | 52.7% | 0.7% | 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 M9 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 41.3% | 43.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 37.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 53.4% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 10.7% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.4% | 27.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 23.7% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 15.8% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 76.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 91.1% | 75.2% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 14.8% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 74.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 8.7% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 9.4% | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westleigh Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crumpsall 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 -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Westleigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2025-05-16 | £174,000 |
| 32 Westleigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-05-16 | £147,000 |
| 39 Westleigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-17 | £210,991 |
| 26 Westleigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-09 | £105,133 |
| 47 Westleigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-12 | £149,100 |
M9 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane , Moston M9 4HH | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 2out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,782 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 | 2,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Charcoal Pit | 222 Moston Lane | 459 yd | |
| Queens Restaurant | 120 Moston Lane | 483 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 323 Moston Lane | 499 yd | |
| The Spices African Cuisine Limited | 254 Moston Lane | 515 yd | |
| Kul-Treats | 250 Moston Lane | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 428 yd | |
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 663 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 688 yd | |
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 731 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth | 227 Moston Lane | 377 yd | |
| Kastana Shawarma | 287 Moston Lane | 448 yd | |
| Pizza Lane | 226 Moston Lane | 459 yd | |
| New Peking Garden | 232 Moston Lane | 472 yd | |
| Master Wok | 124 Moston Lane | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 587 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 723 yd | |
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North City Family & Fitness Centre NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE UPPER CONRAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Boggart Hole Clough BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH CHARLESTOWN ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 1,033 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.