Connington Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8BA is located in the Harpurhey 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 Connington Avenue, Manchester, M9 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8AW, M9 8AS, M9 8GS, M9 8AL, M9 8AY, M9 8ZA, M9 8NH, M9 8GU, M9 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 8BA is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 47.1% | 46.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 53.9% | 1.0% | 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 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 47.1% | 47.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 16.2% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 61.2% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 24.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 9.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 35% | 26.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 23% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 26.6% | 23.2% | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.5% | 45.6% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 81% | 67% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 18% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79% | 67.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 22.4% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 1.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 8.4% | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connington Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crumpsall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Connington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-08-09 | £136,209 |
| 21 Connington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-04-27 | £149,596 |
| 2 Connington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2020-02-21 | £135,723 |
| 21 Connington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-09-28 | £117,797 |
| 7 Connington Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-08-31 | £159,521 |
M9 8BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M9 8BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M9 8BA 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 | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel RC Junior School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 3BG | - not rated | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Infant School Hunt Street , Off Russett Road M9 3BL | - not rated | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 701 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 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 523 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School 56 Bank House Road , M9 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park School Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura's Pit Stop | 203 Slack Road | 134 yd | |
| Manchester Youth Zone | 931 Rochdale Road | 546 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Moston Lane | 639 yd | |
| Fresh Fuel Bar | 1149 Rochdale Road | 645 yd | |
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 359 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 546 yd | |
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 645 yd | |
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 692 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Star | 193 Slack Road | 134 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 137 yd | |
| Star Grill | 95 Old Market Street | 612 yd | |
| Crispy&Co | 1143 Rochdale Road | 645 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 16/17, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 764 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 876 yd | |
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 906 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| North City Family & Fitness Centre NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE NORTH CITY FAMILY AND FITNESS CENTRE UPPER CONRAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 914 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.