Chain Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 6QY 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 Chain Walk, Manchester, M9 6QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 6QS, M9 6QX, M9 6QZ, M9 6QL, M9 6QJ, M9 0RF, M9 6GS, M9 6RB, M9 6QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 6QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 55.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 42.8% | 44.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
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 6QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 46.3% | 54.9% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 24.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 54.3% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 25.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 27.1% | -18.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 21.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 18.2% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.5% | 60.2% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 88.1% | 73.8% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 12.3% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 73.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chain Walk 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chain Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1996-04-04 | £278,085 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 6QY 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosslee Community Primary School Crosslee Road , Blackley M9 6TG | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkrington Primary School Manor Road , Alkrington M24 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,581 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 | 3,185 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 | 443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie's Fish Bar | 215 Hill Lane | 197 yd | |
| Hillside Cafe | 2 Plant Terrace, Hill Lane | 213 yd | |
| Don’s Cafe | 1174 Rochdale Road | 354 yd | |
| Baytree Restaurant | 1140 Rochdale Road | 429 yd | |
| Convent of the Good Shepherd | Chain Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Blackley Conservative Club | Higher Blackley Conservative Club, Symond Road | 147 yd | |
| Woodside | 215 Manchester New Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Shack | 10 Victoria Avenue | 118 yd | |
| Canton Palace | 182 Hill Lane | 197 yd | |
| Chu's Kitchen | 4 Plant Terrace, Hill Lane | 213 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza Express | 8 Victoria Avenue | 256 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 1198a Rochdale Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Avenue East | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School ALWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 651 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.