Alderside Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 5XQ 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 Alderside Road, Manchester, M9 5XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 5XG, M9 4XF, M9 5XW, M9 4XL, M9 4XD, M9 4XE, M9 4XG, M9 4XN, M9 4XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 5XQ is primarily male, with 58.7% 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 | 46.4% | 41.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 58.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 34.7% | -12.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 35.3% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) 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 | 34.3% | 42% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 25.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 5XQ this area, 39.3% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 39.3% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 19.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 10.5% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.4% | 66.3% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 74.3% | 62.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 62% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 14.6% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderside 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Alderside Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2022-09-28 | £29,248 |
| 62 Alderside Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-12-18 | £147,336 |
| 70 Alderside Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-10-18 | £217,756 |
| 50 Alderside Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2018-06-21 | £200,928 |
| 58 Alderside Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-09-06 | £145,187 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpur Mount Primary School Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irk Valley Community School Waterloo Street , Lower Crumpsall M8 5XH | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Infant School Hunt Street , Off Russett Road M9 3BL | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,488 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 5,378 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 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 437 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park School Marston Street , M40 7US | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamia Arabia Manchester 328 Cheetham Hill Road , Cheetham Hill M8 0PJ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Urban Courtyard | Hendham House, 3-4 Beech Mount | 235 yd | |
| Mary’s Cafe and Restaurant | 815 Rochdale Road | 308 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Moston Lane | 317 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Rochdale Road | 349 yd | |
| Trisians Restaurant | Unit 9, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 194 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 375 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 379 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 580 yd | |
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Grilled & Fried Chicken | 676 Rochdale Road | 272 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 16/17, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 349 yd | |
| Juci-Licious Limited | Kiosks 2/3, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 349 yd | |
| Kebab King | 787 Rochdale Road | 350 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 789 Rochdale Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 349 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 350 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 454 yd | |
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 466 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 | 572 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.