Risley Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8EE 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 Risley Avenue, Manchester, M9 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8EA, M9 8AR, M9 8GR, M9 8AD, M9 8EL, M9 8AA, M9 8AQ, M9 4XD, M9 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M9 8EE is primarily male, with 58.7% 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 | 46.4% | 41.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 58.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 34.7% | -12.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 35.3% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.3% | 42% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 25.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| Very bad health | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8EE this area, 39.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 39.3% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 21.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 19.8% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 10.5% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.4% | 66.3% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 74.3% | 62.2% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 62% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 14.6% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risley 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Risley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-10-25 | £124,181 |
| 2 Risley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-10-13 | £208,624 |
| 9 Risley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-09-19 | £143,488 |
| 11 Risley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-08-11 | £129,517 |
| 12 Risley Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-07-11 | £156,029 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irk Valley Community School Waterloo Street , Lower Crumpsall M8 5XH | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Harpur Mount Alfred Street , Harpurhey M9 5XR | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Capstan Street , Blackley M9 4DU | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 4,837 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 | 1,172 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 | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toras Emes 6 Coke Street West , M7 4AH | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon College 9 Leicester Avenue , Salford M7 4HA | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 364 yd | |
| Manchester Youth Zone | 931 Rochdale Road | 412 yd | |
| KFC | 10 Moston Lane | 430 yd | |
| The Urban Courtyard | Hendham House, 3-4 Beech Mount | 492 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Rochdale Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Club Leisure Bar | Embassy Club, Westbourne Grove | 393 yd | |
| Top Derby | 935 Rochdale Road | 412 yd | |
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 472 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | Unit 9, 31 North City Shopping Centre, Lee Road | 556 yd | |
| The Shiredale | 102 Fernclough Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Star | 193 Slack Road | 364 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 16/17, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 526 yd | |
| Juci-Licious Limited | Kiosks 2/3, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 526 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 541 yd | |
| Los Angeles Grilled & Fried Chicken | 676 Rochdale Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Petrol | North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 526 yd | |
| Harpurhey Mini Market | 805-809 Rochdale Road | 619 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Harpurhey Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 648 yd | |
| Lidl | Upper Conran Street | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Crumpsall WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Factory Youth Zone ROCHDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Irk Valley WATERLOO STREET | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| The Manchester College - Harpur Hey Manchester Sixth Form (Closed) Rochdale Road | health and fitness suite | 457 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 | 737 yd |
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.