Russet Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8BN 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 Russet Road, Manchester, M9 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8BL, M9 8BQ, M9 4BH, M9 8AJ, M9 8BW, M9 8BH, M9 4BJ, M9 8AH, M9 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.8% | 8.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.2% | -8.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 51.9% | 53.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 50.9% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 30.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 22.7% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 20.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 73.7% | 61.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 74.4% | 61.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 17% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 61.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 16.6% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 6.6% | 0.4% | 6.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 68% | 46.2% | 21.8% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russet Road was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1990.0% higher than the Crumpsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russet Road has the lowest crime rate of 8 local areas in Crumpsall and the 19th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Russet Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-20 | £171,125 |
| 16 Russet Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-08-16 | £128,397 |
| 16 Russet Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-06-28 | £90,545 |
| 14 Russet Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-05-17 | £124,883 |
| 32 Russet Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-08-16 | £180,937 |
M9 8BN 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 8BN 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 | 129 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Irk Valley Community School Waterloo Street , Lower Crumpsall M8 5XH | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy North Manchester 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | 3out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,972 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 | 1,540 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 | 338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon College 9 Leicester Avenue , Salford M7 4HA | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Youth Zone | 931 Rochdale Road | 285 yd | |
| Laura's Pit Stop | 203 Slack Road | 380 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Moston Lane | 394 yd | |
| Bon Appetit Meal Ltd | Unit 10, Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 510 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Rochdale Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 89 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 285 yd | |
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 489 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 539 yd | |
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Star | 193 Slack Road | 380 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 399 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 16/17, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 518 yd | |
| Juci-Licious Limited | Kiosks 2/3, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 518 yd | |
| Master Wok | 124 Moston Lane | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 518 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 618 yd | |
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 629 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 596 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 | 638 yd |
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 786 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 | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.