Common Alder Way is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 7GP is located in the Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Alder Way, Manchester, M9 7GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 7GG, M9 7GF, M9 7GN, M9 7GJ, M9 7GL, M9 7GQ, M9 6SF, M9 7GR, M9 7FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 7GP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 40.4% | 48.7% | 8.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 59.6% | 51.3% | -8.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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% | 46.8% | -14.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14% | 44% | 30.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 1.8% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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% | 68.6% | 30.0% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 18.3% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -15.3% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 9.2% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7GP this area, 5.7% 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 5.7% | -28.6% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 7.5% | -14.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 8.5% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 67.9% | 55.0% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 10.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 73.2% | 61.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 76.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 79.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Alder Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Charlestown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Common Alder Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2025-05-15 | £359,286 |
| 12 Common Alder Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-03-21 | £393,354 |
| 1 Common Alder Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-09-15 | £255,480 |
| 4 Common Alder Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-11-26 | £347,166 |
| 8 Common Alder Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-03-24 | £306,633 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,722 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 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosslee Community Primary School Crosslee Road , Blackley M9 6TG | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 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 | 1,366 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 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Cafe | Lakeside Centre, Boggart Hole Clough, Charlestown Road | 589 yd | |
| Fresh Fuel Bar | 1149 Rochdale Road | 789 yd | |
| Baytree Restaurant | 1140 Rochdale Road | 794 yd | |
| Charlestown Chippy | 245 Charlestown Road | 846 yd | |
| Don’s Cafe | 1174 Rochdale Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 789 yd | |
| St John Bosco Church Hall | Charlestown Road | 846 yd | |
| Blackley Golf Club | Victoria Avenue East | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackies Chippy | 5 Grangepark Road | 465 yd | |
| Crispy&Co | 1143 Rochdale Road | 789 yd | |
| Blackley Indian Kitchen | 1144 Rochdale Road | 794 yd | |
| Sugar on Top | Floor 1, 1140 Rochdale Road | 828 yd | |
| Kay's Kitchen | 1158 Rochdale Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Victoria Avenue East | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boggart Hole Clough BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH CHARLESTOWN ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 433 yd |
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 879 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 | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.