Victoria Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M9 8WQ 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 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, M9 8WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M9 8WR, M9 8WG, M9 0WP, M9 8NS, M9 0NR, M9 8PA, M9 0NT, M9 0NP, M9 0WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M9 8WQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54% | 48.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46% | 51.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8WQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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% | 47.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 29.2% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 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% | 40.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 25.8% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 88.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 98.5% | 87.5% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 64% | 46.2% | 17.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-26 | £207,468 |
| 373 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-09 | £130,860 |
| 319 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-27 | £151,571 |
| 321 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-12-14 | £200,480 |
| 331 Victoria Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-10-13 | £123,910 |
M9 8WQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RR | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowker Vale Primary School Middleton Road , Higher Crumpsall M8 4NB | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Blackley Academy Victoria Avenue , Blackley M9 0RD | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pike Fold Primary School Old Market Street , Blackley M9 8QP | 3out of 4 | 1,475 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 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC High School Alworth Road , Higher Blackley M9 0RP | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus , Rochdale Road M24 6XH | - not rated | 5,353 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge High School Alworth Road , M9 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meade Hill School Chain Road , Higher Blackley M9 6GN | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 559 yd | |
| House Of Desserts | 203 Victoria Avenue | 642 yd | |
| The Cafe | 193 Victoria Avenue | 642 yd | |
| Thompsons Supper Bar | 209 Victoria Avenue | 642 yd | |
| Rest Hub T/A GBK Eds Diner Slim Chickens Harry Ramsden Caffe Carluccio | Sainsbury's, Heaton Retail Park, Heaton Park Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 103 Crab Lane | 229 yd | |
| Parkview Pub | 2 Parksway | 463 yd | |
| The Wilton Arms Hotel | Wilton Hotel, 818 Manchester Old Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchy's | 375 Victoria Avenue | 173 yd | |
| Thompsons Fish & Chips | 293 Victoria Avenue | 268 yd | |
| Victoria Avenue Takeaway | 470 Victoria Avenue | 559 yd | |
| Spice World | 191 Victoria Avenue | 642 yd | |
| Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway | 199 Victoria Avenue | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Heaton Park Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackley Cricket Club CRAB LANE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Manchester PLANT HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Our Lady'S Rc High School ALWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Heaton Park Golf Centre HEATON PARK HEATON PARK MIDDLETON ROAD | golf | 1,036 yd |
| Plant Hill Park ASHDOWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.