Buckland Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8FU 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 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, M9 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8FG, M9 8EU, M9 8EX, M9 8FS, M9 8FX, M9 8QB, M9 8QD, M9 8QE, M8 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8FU 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 Buckland Avenue was 2.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2220.0% higher than the Crumpsall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Buckland Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 8 local areas in Crumpsall and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,050 | 2024-02-19 | £1,104 |
| 3 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-11-16 | £244,169 |
| 1 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2018-01-08 | £304,894 |
| 9 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-09-19 | £281,388 |
| 12 Buckland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2014-09-10 | £310,354 |
M9 8FU 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 8FU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 2,826 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 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 4,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Junior School Crumpsall , M8 6SR | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Infant School Crumpsall , M8 5SR | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Manchester Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Park School Bank House Road , Blackley M9 8LT | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School 56 Bank House Road , M9 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etz Chaim School 2 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetbitshake Ltd | 222 Middleton Road | 513 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 252 Middleton Road | 536 yd | |
| Mister Ali | 293 Middleton Road | 601 yd | |
| Barneys Diner | 207 Middleton Road | 605 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hotel | Cleveland Hotel, Crumpsall Lane | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 451 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 291 Middleton Road | 599 yd | |
| The Fortune Place | 211 Middleton Road | 605 yd | |
| Immys Steakbox | 205 Middleton Road | 605 yd | |
| Fillers | 83a Delaunays Road | 981 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.