Riverdale Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8GD is located in the Higher Blackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverdale Road, Manchester, M9 8GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8GA, M9 8JN, M9 8GG, M9 8GF, M9 8GX, M9 8GJ, M9 8JJ, M9 8JL, M9 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M9 8GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 41.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 53.4% | 41.9% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 37.6% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.1% | 20.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 29.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.2% | 65.6% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 88.2% | 75.2% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 9% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 75.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverdale Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Riverdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-17 | £169,313 |
| 9 Riverdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-07-16 | £188,526 |
| 9 Riverdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-11-24 | £144,402 |
| 5 Riverdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-30 | £154,950 |
| 1 Riverdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2010-05-10 | £163,158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,567 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 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Lane Primary School Crab Lane , Higher Blackley M9 8NB | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Junior School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 3RR | - not rated | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 865 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 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,768 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 | 2,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,076 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 | 597 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 | 616 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 1,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNally's Kitchen | 468 Victoria Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 800 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 252 Middleton Road | 946 yd | |
| Mister Ali | 293 Middleton Road | 974 yd | |
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 463 yd | |
| Parkview Pub | 2 Parksway | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 328 yd | |
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 598 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 291 Middleton Road | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 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 | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.