Old Market Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8DX 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 Old Market Street, Manchester, M9 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8DG, M9 8DZ, M9 8DH, M9 8DL, M9 8DY, M9 8DR, M9 8BZ, M9 5FA, M9 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 8DX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.9% | 47.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 54.4% | 50.4% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 32.8% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 52.4% | 21.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 19.4% | 4.7% | -14.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 39% | 24.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 31.7% | 20.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85.3% | 61.9% | -23.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 90.8% | 69.3% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 10.4% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 69.1% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 16.4% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Market Street 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 -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 73 Old Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-06-19 | £104,964 |
| Apartment 1 73 Old Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-06-24 | £1,233,918 |
| 67 Old Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2020-11-06 | £496,983 |
| 67 Old Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2020-11-06 | £496,983 |
| 67 Old Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2020-11-06 | £496,983 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Junior School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 3BG | - not rated | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Infant School Hunt Street , Off Russett Road M9 3BL | - not rated | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School 56 Bank House Road , M9 8LT | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park School Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT | - not rated | 732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Harpurhey Community Church , Carisbrook Street M9 5UX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Fuel Bar | 1149 Rochdale Road | 335 yd | |
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 380 yd | |
| Laura's Pit Stop | 203 Slack Road | 646 yd | |
| The Orangery | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 873 yd | |
| The Gallery Restaurant / The Cafe | North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 335 yd | |
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Grill | 95 Old Market Street | 2 yd | |
| Crispy&Co | 1143 Rochdale Road | 335 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 476 yd | |
| Three Star | 193 Slack Road | 646 yd | |
| Delaunays Chippy | 85 Delaunays Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.