Hill Crescent is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8EX is located in the Higher Blackley 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 Hill Crescent, Manchester, M9 8EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8FX, M9 8EU, M9 8FU, M9 8QD, M9 8FG, M9 8QE, M9 8QB, M9 8QF, M9 8FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.2% | 34.1% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 46.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 23.7% | 25.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 29.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 16.3% | 31.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 28.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 75.8% | 57.9% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 83.5% | 78.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 78.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 12.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.9% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Crescent was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4540.0% higher than the Crumpsall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hill Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 8 local areas in Crumpsall and the 22nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hill Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-15 | £181,195 |
| 28 Hill Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-07-21 | £352,736 |
| 20 Hill Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-21 | £281,402 |
| 18 Hill Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-11-20 | £182,689 |
| 4 Hill Crescent, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-10-12 | £200,891 |
M9 8EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8EX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon College 9 Leicester Avenue , Salford M7 4HA | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mechinoh School 13 Upper Park Road , M7 4HY | - not rated | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean | 252 Middleton Road | 522 yd | |
| Sweetbitshake Ltd | 222 Middleton Road | 533 yd | |
| Mister Ali | 293 Middleton Road | 581 yd | |
| Barneys Diner | 207 Middleton Road | 650 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hotel | Cleveland Hotel, Crumpsall Lane | 1,006 yd | |
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 411 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 291 Middleton Road | 580 yd | |
| The Fortune Place | 211 Middleton Road | 650 yd | |
| Immys Steakbox | 205 Middleton Road | 650 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.