Oak Bank Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 4EX is located in the Moston 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 Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, M9 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 9NT, M9 4FX, M40 9NZ, M9 4EY, M9 4EL, M9 4BQ, M40 9WN, M9 4FU, M9 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 4EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 32.5% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.2% | 49.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 19.9% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 27.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 19.8% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.8% | 65% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 63.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 63.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 62.7% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 11.9% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Bank Avenue 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-03-28 | £276,589 |
| 2 Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-08-18 | £295,120 |
| 4A Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-07-04 | £264,559 |
| 12 Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-21 | £324,237 |
| 5A Oak Bank Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-07 | £135,198 |
M9 4EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 M9 4EX 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 4,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moston Lane Community Primary School Moston Lane , Moston M9 4HH | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Fields Primary School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School 74 Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 1out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Infants' School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Boys Charlestown Road , Blackley M9 7FS | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Creative and Media Academy 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative and Media Academy for Boys 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,451 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 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 980 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Cafe | 323 Moston Lane | 285 yd | |
| Simpson Memorial Community Association | Moston Lane | 299 yd | |
| The Spices African Cuisine Limited | 254 Moston Lane | 313 yd | |
| Kul-Treats | 250 Moston Lane | 313 yd | |
| La Buka African Cuisine Ltd | 286-288 Moston Lane | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 472 yd | |
| Mowers Arms | 164 Moston Lane | 480 yd | |
| St John Bosco Church Hall | Charlestown Road | 967 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kastana Shawarma | 287 Moston Lane | 312 yd | |
| Chicago Grill and Takeaway | 266 Moston Lane | 313 yd | |
| Tasty Grill & Takeaway | 266 Moston Lane | 313 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 316 Moston Lane | 331 yd | |
| The Ben Chippy also T/as Palermo Pizza | 314 Moston Lane | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 814 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 961 yd | |
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 706 yd | |
| Boggart Hole Clough BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH CHARLESTOWN ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 819 yd |
| 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 | 831 yd |
| Broadhurst Park MOSTON LANE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.