Somers Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8HG 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 Somers Walk, Manchester, M9 8HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8UJ, M9 8HB, M9 8GJ, M9 8HP, M9 8HD, M9 8GX, M9 8GH, M9 8JQ, M9 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 8HG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 47.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M9 8HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 51.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 25.3% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 27.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.6% | 52.3% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 76.8% | 66.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 66.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 18.4% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 3.9% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somers Walk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Somers Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2014-01-31 | £141,242 |
M9 8HG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M9 8HG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 4,362 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 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumpsall Lane Primary School Crumpsall Lane , Crumpsall M8 5SR | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plant Hill Arts College Plant Hill Road , Higher Blackley M9 0WQ | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,822 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 | 630 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 | 649 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon Tower | Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale | 814 yd | |
| Heaton Park Beefeater | Middleton Road | 895 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 252 Middleton Road | 922 yd | |
| McNally's Kitchen | 468 Victoria Avenue | 924 yd | |
| Sweetbitshake Ltd | 222 Middleton Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltish | 69 Riverdale Road | 75 yd | |
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 852 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 865 yd | |
| Delaunays Chippy | 85 Delaunays Road | 891 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.