Victoria Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 6RA 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 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 6QL, M9 6RB, M9 6GS, M9 6RD, M9 6RH, M9 6RS, M9 6QY, M9 6RG, M9 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 6RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 53.8% | 48.1% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.9% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 51.2% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 28.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around M9 6RA this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 30.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 27.2% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 23.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.4% | 54.9% | -25.5% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 79.8% | 61.8% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 11% | 18.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 13.3% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 62% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 25.1% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 1.9% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-01 | £246,608 |
| 41 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-05-04 | £251,404 |
| 39 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-02-16 | £214,369 |
| 43 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2017-01-13 | £178,564 |
| 41 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2014-11-07 | £229,986 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 6RA 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,602 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosslee Community Primary School Crosslee Road , Blackley M9 6TG | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington Boardman Fold Road , Alkrington M24 1GD | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco RC Primary School Hall Moss Road , Blackley M9 7AT | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 872 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 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,689 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 | 3,106 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 | 607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth House School Wentworth Close , Middleton M24 4BD | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don’s Cafe | 1174 Rochdale Road | 180 yd | |
| Frankie's Fish Bar | 215 Hill Lane | 186 yd | |
| Hillside Cafe | 2 Plant Terrace, Hill Lane | 224 yd | |
| Baytree Restaurant | 1140 Rochdale Road | 249 yd | |
| Convent of the Good Shepherd | Chain Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Blackley Conservative Club | Higher Blackley Conservative Club, Symond Road | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Shack | 10 Victoria Avenue | 68 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza Express | 8 Victoria Avenue | 116 yd | |
| Kay's Kitchen | 1158 Rochdale Road | 180 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 1176 Rochdale Road | 180 yd | |
| Golden Bridge Chinese Takeaway | 1172 Rochdale Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Avenue East | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School ALWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.