Lion Brow is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8FF 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 Lion Brow, Manchester, M9 8FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8PY, M9 6PE, M9 6PU, M9 7FW, M9 7EP, M9 6PD, M9 6PF, M9 7FP, M9 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 40.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.7% | 17.7% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 31.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 72.5% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 93.8% | 80.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 80.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.8% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Brow 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lion Brow, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-14 | £166,517 |
| 16 Lion Brow, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-04-14 | £258,002 |
| 14 Lion Brow, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-07 | £451,116 |
| 8 Lion Brow, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-07-16 | £284,359 |
| 14 Lion Brow, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-11-24 | £387,907 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,722 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 | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 3,903 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 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wilson Road , Blackley M9 8BG | - not rated | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Junior School Wilson Road , Blackley M9 3BG | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel RC Infant School Hunt Street , Off Russett Road M9 3BL | - not rated | 973 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 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 684 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 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Creative and Media Academy 300 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7SS | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,106 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 | 798 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park School Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT | - not rated | 814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Alternative Provision Academy 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby Meadow School 71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 7HA | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School 71 Victoria Avenue East , Blackley M9 6HE | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 179 yd | |
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 764 yd | |
| Laura's Pit Stop | 203 Slack Road | 905 yd | |
| Baytree Restaurant | 1140 Rochdale Road | 917 yd | |
| Hillside Cafe | 2 Plant Terrace, Hill Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Inn | 1097 Rochdale Road | 179 yd | |
| Alliance Inn | 1049 Rochdale Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy&Co | 1143 Rochdale Road | 179 yd | |
| Star Grill | 95 Old Market Street | 401 yd | |
| Bernie's Fish and Chips | 1a Andrew Road | 704 yd | |
| Three Star | 193 Slack Road | 905 yd | |
| Blackley Indian Kitchen | 1144 Rochdale Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Matrix (Closed) Old Market Street | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.