Keston Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 7AQ is located in the Charlestown 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 Keston Avenue, Manchester, M9 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 7AS, M9 7AG, M9 7AP, M9 7AH, M9 7AZ, M9 7AN, M9 7AT, M9 7AW, M9 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 7AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 52.6% | 57% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 31% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 46.3% | 51.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.7% | 25.7% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.2% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 24.1% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 30.9% | 29.1% | 2.5% | 28.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 54.5% | -32.9% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 90.9% | 67.6% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 16.5% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 67.6% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keston 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 -12.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Keston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-10-25 | £183,209 |
| 21 Keston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-01 | £185,058 |
| 4 Keston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2020-04-03 | £158,411 |
| 21 Keston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2016-03-31 | £150,802 |
| 3 Keston Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2006-01-12 | £180,492 |
The percentage of student residents living in M9 7AQ 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 | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco RC Primary School Hall Moss Road , Blackley M9 7AT | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosslee Community Primary School Crosslee Road , Blackley M9 6TG | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX | 3out of 4 | 436 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 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale Evesham Road , Alkrington M24 1PY | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Technology School Kenyon Lane , Middleton M24 2GT | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,209 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 | 3,430 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 2,348 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 Chatterbox Project Blackley | St Marks Church, 70 Booth Hall Road | 244 yd | |
| Freshfields @ Hobins | Whitebeck Court, 1 Moorway Drive | 309 yd | |
| Charlestown Chippy | 245 Charlestown Road | 311 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe | Lakeside Centre, Boggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road | 432 yd | |
| Mia Mustards Cafe Fourways | 773 Moston Lane | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Bosco Church Hall | Charlestown Road | 312 yd | |
| Blackley Golf Club | Victoria Avenue East | 490 yd | |
| The Charlestown Hotel | The Charlestown Hotel, 204 Charlestown Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackies Chippy | 5 Grangepark Road | 415 yd | |
| Munchies | 355 Victoria Avenue | 510 yd | |
| Toch Food | 12 Hinchley Road | 798 yd | |
| Lucky House | 771 Moston Lane | 943 yd | |
| Harrys | 745 Moston Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Avenue East | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Academy North Manchester VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Boys (Closed) Charlestown Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Boggart Hole Clough BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH CHARLESTOWN ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Blackley Golf Club VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | golf | 771 yd |
| Moss Way MOSSWAY | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Moston) VICTORIA AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Manchester Creative And Media Academy For Girls (Closed) Brookside Road | 934 yd | |
| St Michaels Ce Primary School BOARDMAN FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 996 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.