Rochdale Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 5SH 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 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 5SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 5EJ, M40 7XH, M9 5FY, M9 5FF, M9 5QL, M40 8AL, M40 7TQ, M9 5QT, M9 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 5SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 34.9% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 37.1% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 10% | 4.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 57.2% | 48.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 69% | 58.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 58% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 16.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 649 Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-09-08 | £97,132 |
| Flat 6 647 Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-07-27 | £63,048 |
| Flat 3 651 Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-12-01 | £149,519 |
| Flat 1 651 Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2021-12-07 | £100,295 |
| Flat 1 649 Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-09-24 | £99,227 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 5SH 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 | 85 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy 49 Parkstead Drive , Harpurhey M9 5QN | 3out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Primary School Monsall Road , Harpurhey M9 5QE | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,411 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,411 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 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park School Marston Street , M40 7US | - not rated | 344 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Arabia Manchester 328 Cheetham Hill Road , Cheetham Hill M8 0PJ | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Wah | 615 Rochdale Road | 124 yd | |
| Billy's Butties | Monsall Mill, Monsall Road | 736 yd | |
| Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project Bee Warm Hub | Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project, Carisbrook Street | 757 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 799 yd | |
| Mary’s Cafe and Restaurant | 815 Rochdale Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 391 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 503 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 584 yd | |
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cabin | 8 Tavistock Square | 373 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 404 yd | |
| Hing Fat | 797 Rochdale Road | 796 yd | |
| Kebab King | 787 Rochdale Road | 799 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 789 Rochdale Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 105 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 994 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.