Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, M9 7FU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 7FU is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	40.4%	46.9%	6.5%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	59.6%	53.1%	-6.5%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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 7FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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	61.2%	44.8%	-16.4%	37.9%	6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	14%	44.5%	30.5%	44.2%	0.3%
Married: Same sex	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	6.2%	1.8%	-4.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	7.3%	7.1%	-0.2%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	9%	0.7%	-8.3%	6.1%	-5.4%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.6%	64.9%	26.3%	48.4%	16.5%
Good health	32.5%	27.7%	-4.8%	33.6%	-5.9%
Fair health	18.4%	6.4%	-12.0%	12.7%	-6.3%
Bad health	7.9%	0.8%	-7.1%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 7FU this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	6%	-28.3%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.9%	3.2%	-18.7%	9.6%	-6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	8.9%	-10.2%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.2%	17%	10.8%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	61.3%	48.4%	33.8%	27.5%
Other	4.5%	0.7%	-3.8%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	7.7%	7.7%	0.7%	7.0%
Indian	0%	4.1%	4.1%	3.1%	1.0%
Pakistani	0.9%	6.2%	5.3%	2.7%	3.5%
Other Asian	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	13.2%	15.2%	2.0%	2.5%	12.7%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	1.0%	1.6%
Other Black	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	0.5%	2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
White	73.2%	52.6%	-20.6%	81.4%	-28.8%
Arab	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68% 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	82.9%	68%	-14.9%	83.2%	-15.2%
European Union	3.1%	8.2%	5.1%	6.1%	2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	10.5%	10%	-0.5%	2.7%	7.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	11%	8.4%	5.6%	5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82%	67.9%	-14.1%	83.2%	-15.3%
10+ Years	1.3%	19.9%	18.6%	9.8%	10.1%
5-10 Years	5.3%	7.7%	2.4%	2.9%	4.8%
2-5 Years	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	1.5%	-5.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.2%	76.7%	0.5%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	2.5%	0.2%	2.3%
Central Asia	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	10.7%	6.5%	4.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Horse Chestnut Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horse Chestnut Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M9 7FU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Horse Chestnut Drive are based on 66 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Manchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, M9 7FU

Estimated Average Property Prices for M9 7FU

Average Price
£300,931

Semi-Detached
£288,115

Terraced
£276,111

Detached
£357,724

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horse Chestnut Drive

Average Price
£306,460

Semi-Detached
£285,993

Terraced
£284,683

Detached
£359,019

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horse Chestnut DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£368,000	2025-03-05	£366,264
14 Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-08-12	£268,738
7 Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-04-25	£417,292
6 Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2023-05-09	£299,342
17 Horse Chestnut Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2023-03-31	£299,844

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M9 7FU

Employment

M9 7FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	180
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	21
Retired	12
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Education	7
Construction	6
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,052 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD	4out of 4	3,696 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	701 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crosslee Community Primary School Crosslee Road , Blackley M9 6TG	3out of 4	762 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG	4out of 4	938 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charlestown Community Primary School Pilkington Road , Blackley M9 7BX	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,222 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ	3out of 4	1,363 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	1,813 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW	- not rated	2,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT	3out of 4	2,835 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF	3out of 4	2,712 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE	- not rated	1,266 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ	4out of 4	1,355 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP	4out of 4	1,742 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US	- not rated	1,788 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN	3out of 4	1,881 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lakeside Cafe	Lakeside Centre, Boggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road	412 yd
Charlestown Chippy	245 Charlestown Road	675 yd
The Chatterbox Project Blackley	St Marks Church, 70 Booth Hall Road	789 yd
Fresh Fuel Bar	1149 Rochdale Road	933 yd
Baytree Restaurant	1140 Rochdale Road	934 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St John Bosco Church Hall	Charlestown Road	675 yd
Grove Inn	1097 Rochdale Road	933 yd
Blackley Golf Club	Victoria Avenue East	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jackies Chippy	5 Grangepark Road	319 yd
Crispy&Co	1143 Rochdale Road	933 yd
Blackley Indian Kitchen	1144 Rochdale Road	934 yd
Munchies	355 Victoria Avenue	935 yd
Sugar on Top	Floor 1, 1140 Rochdale Road	962 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Victoria Avenue East		911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Boggart Hole Clough BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH CHARLESTOWN ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	251 yd
The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street	health and fitness suite	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	62.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	62.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.