M18 (Manchester)

Manchester (M18) Postcode Area

Located in the heart of North West England, Manchester, Lancashire is a city renowned for its rich industrial heritage and cultural diversity. Living here means access to excellent public transport links, bustling markets, and a thriving food scene. With attractions like the Manchester Museum and the iconic Lowry, there’s no shortage of entertainment. The city’s diverse neighbourhoods offer community spirit, parks for relaxation, and a range of amenities, making Manchester a welcoming place for everyone, from young professionals to families.

Overview

Manchester (M18) postcode district is located in the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester, and is part of the Manchester postal town.

M18 is a vibrant postcode in Greater Manchester, known for its multicultural community and excellent amenities. The area boasts a population density of 6060.6 people per sq km, with an average age of 33.5 years, indicating a youthful demographic. The average house price is £142,500, significantly lower than the UK average of £288,000. The area is home to a diverse population, with 52.1% identifying as White and 20.8% as Black. While 34.1% of homes are social rented, the average salary stands at £33,458, higher than the UK average. The crime rank is 614/32482, indicating a relatively safe environment.

Settlements within M18 include:

Abbey Hey, Debdale, Fairfield, Gorton, Openshaw

Households

12,947

Homes in M18

49% male, 51% female
2.4 people per household

Household Income

£33,160

per annum

UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Poverty rate: 15%

Manchester M18 - Postcode

Postcode Area

M18

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester M18 - Outward Codes

Total Outward Codes

666

postcodes

Manchester M18 - Population

Population

26,796

people

Manchester M18 - Population Density

Population Density

5,085

people/km2

Manchester M18 - Income

Average Income

£33,160

per household

People and Demographics

Demographics

The M18 postcode is characterised by a diverse and youthful population. The average age of residents is 33.5 years, which is notably lower than the UK average of 40.7 years. The area has a varied ethnic composition, with 52.1% of residents identifying as White, 20.8% as Black, and 17.1% as Asian. This multicultural environment contributes to a rich community life, making M18 an attractive place for families, students, and professionals alike.

Unemployment

Percentage of people in Manchester M18 who are classed as being unemployed at Census 2021.

  • UK average: 4.3%
    Unemployment Icon

    An unemployment rate of 5% in Manchester M18 is slightly above the UK average of 4.3%, indicating a moderate level of joblessness.

    While some residents may face employment challenges, the rate still suggests a functioning local economy. Efforts to boost job opportunities could further enhance community stability and support the area's long-term growth.

    Diversity

    Percentage of residents in the M18 postcode region who identify as white.

  • UK average: 81.7%
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    With 41% of residents identifying as White in Manchester M18, this postcode exhibits a moderate level of ethnic diversity.

    The blend of different cultures contributes to a community where varied traditions and perspectives are shared. This enriches residents' experiences and promotes a welcoming environment that values inclusivity and cultural exchange.

    Manchester M18 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Manchester M18 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Manchester M18 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    18%

    Are under 18 years old


    18% of Manchester M18 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Manchester M18 aligns closely with the UK average of 17.4%. This indicates a balanced mix of families and other household types, with amenities catering to both children and adults.

    Manchester M18 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    Are enjoying retirement


    15% of Manchester M18 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Manchester M18 aligns closely with the UK average of 16%, a mixed community of working-age individuals and retirees. Local amenities are likely to be diverse, and cater to both younger and older residents.

    Census 2021 Demographics

    Who lives and works in M18?

    Analysing the M18 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity, provides valuable insights into the composition of the community.

    Population

    Analysing the M18 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity provides valuable insights into the composition of a local community.

    Demographics

    The M18 postcode is characterised by a diverse and youthful population. The average age of residents is 33.5 years, which is notably lower than the UK average of 40.7 years. The area has a varied ethnic composition, with 52.1% of residents identifying as White, 20.8% as Black, and 17.1% as Asian. This multicultural environment contributes to a rich community life, making M18 an attractive place for families, students, and professionals alike.

    Manchester M18 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    2%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Manchester M18 is increasing by 2% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Manchester M18 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    18%

    of Manchester M18 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Manchester M18 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    of Manchester M18 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Gender Ratio

    49% male
    51% female


    Gender ratio in census data means the number of males for every 100 females in a population, helping us understand the balance between men and women in a specific area.

    Age Distribution

    55%

    are adults


    Age distribution refers to how different age groups are spread within a population, showing the number of people in each age range. This helps understand the population's structure and potential needs.

    Manchester M18 - Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

    "Age Distribution by 5-year bands" in the Census 2021 breaks down the population into groups based on age ranges, each spanning five years (e.g., 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc.). This helps to see how many people fall into each age group, providing a clear picture of the age structure in an area.

    4 years and under
    9.1%
    5 to 9 years
    9.2%
    10 to 14 years
    8.8%
    15 to 19 years
    7.6%
    20 to 24 years
    6.4%
    25 to 29 years
    6.5%
    30 to 34 years
    7.4%
    35 to 39 years
    7.6%
    40 to 44 years
    6.9%
    45 to 49 years
    6.5%
    50 to 54 years
    6.5%
    55 to 59 years
    5.2%
    60 to 64 years
    3.5%
    65 to 69 years
    2.9%
    70 to 74 years
    2.3%
    75 to 79 years
    1.5%
    80 to 84 years
    1.1%
    85 years and over
    1%
     Line shows UK average.
    Manchester M18 - Living Arrangements

    Living Arrangements

    "Living Arrangements" in the Census 2021 refers to people's relationship status and how they live with others. It includes whether someone is married, in a civil partnership, cohabiting as a couple, separated, divorced, or single, and whether they live with a partner, alone, or with others.

    Living as a couple
    9.1%
    Living in a couple (married)
    9.2%
    Living in a couple (separated)
    6.4%
    Living in a couple (cohabiting)
    6.5%
    Not living as a couple
    6.9%
     Line shows UK average.
    Manchester M18 - Legal Partnership

    Legal Partnership

    Legal partnership status of residents in the Manchester (M18) district, offering insights into the diversity of relationship statuses in the area. This dataset classifies residents aged 16+ in England & Wales by their partnership status.

    Unmarried
    46.7%
    Married
    35.9%
    Civil Partnership
    0.1%
    Separated
    3.8%
    Divorced
    9.1%
    Widowed
    4.5%
     Line shows UK average.
    Manchester M18 - Gender Identity

    Gender Identity

    "Gender Identity" in the Census 2021 refers to how people personally identify their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes options like male, female, non-binary, or other identities, reflecting how individuals see themselves.

    Same as sex registered at birth
    46.7%
    Different from sex registered at birth
    35.9%
    Trans woman
    35.8%
    Trans man
    35.6%
    Non-binary
    0.2%
    Other
    0.1%
     Line shows UK average.

    Postcodes

    Dig even deeper into the M18 postcode:

    Click on an postal code below for more information about the area. Each postcode give you a comprehensive overview of the postcode neighbourhood, including address, demographics, crime, transport, amenities and house prices in Manchester (M18).

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    M18 8AA M18 8AB M18 8AD M18 8AE M18 8AF M18 8AG M18 8AH M18 8AJ M18 8AL M18 8AN M18 8AP M18 8AQ M18 8AR M18 8AS M18 8AT M18 8AU M18 8AW M18 8AX M18 8AY M18 8AZ M18 8BA M18 8BB M18 8BD M18 8BE M18 8BF M18 8BG M18 8BH M18 8BJ M18 8BL M18 8BN M18 8BP M18 8BQ M18 8BR M18 8BS M18 8BT M18 8BU M18 8BW M18 8BX M18 8BY M18 8BZ M18 8DA M18 8DB M18 8DD M18 8DE M18 8DF M18 8DG M18 8DH M18 8DJ M18 8DL M18 8DN M18 8DP M18 8DQ M18 8DS M18 8DT M18 8DU M18 8DW M18 8DX M18 8DY M18 8EA M18 8EB M18 8ED M18 8EE M18 8EF M18 8EG M18 8EH M18 8EJ M18 8EL M18 8EN M18 8EP M18 8EQ M18 8ES M18 8ET M18 8EZ M18 8FA M18 8FB M18 8FD M18 8FE M18 8FF M18 8FH M18 8FJ M18 8FL M18 8FN M18 8GA M18 8GB M18 8GD M18 8GE M18 8GF M18 8GG M18 8GH M18 8GJ M18 8GL M18 8GN M18 8GP M18 8GQ M18 8GR M18 8GS M18 8GT M18 8GU M18 8GW M18 8GX M18 8GY M18 8GZ M18 8HA M18 8HD M18 8HE M18 8HF M18 8HH M18 8HJ M18 8HL M18 8HT M18 8JA M18 8JH M18 8JL M18 8JN M18 8JP M18 8JQ M18 8JR M18 8JS M18 8JT M18 8JU M18 8JW M18 8JX M18 8JY M18 8JZ M18 8LA M18 8LB M18 8LD M18 8LE M18 8LF M18 8LG M18 8LH M18 8LJ M18 8LL M18 8LN M18 8LP M18 8LQ M18 8LR M18 8LS M18 8LT M18 8LU M18 8LW M18 8LX M18 8LY M18 8LZ M18 8NA M18 8NB M18 8ND M18 8NE M18 8NF M18 8NG M18 8NH M18 8NJ M18 8NL M18 8NN M18 8NP M18 8NQ M18 8NR M18 8NS M18 8NT M18 8NU M18 8NW M18 8NX M18 8NY M18 8NZ M18 8PA M18 8PB M18 8PD M18 8PE M18 8PF M18 8PG M18 8PH M18 8PJ M18 8PL M18 8PN M18 8PP M18 8PQ M18 8PR M18 8PS M18 8PT M18 8PU M18 8PW M18 8PX M18 8PY M18 8PZ M18 8QA M18 8QB M18 8QD M18 8QE M18 8QF M18 8QG M18 8QH M18 8QJ M18 8QL M18 8QN M18 8QP M18 8QQ M18 8QR M18 8QS M18 8QT M18 8QU M18 8QW M18 8QX M18 8QY M18 8QZ M18 8RA M18 8RB M18 8RD M18 8RE M18 8RF M18 8RG M18 8RH M18 8RJ M18 8RL M18 8RN M18 8RP M18 8RQ M18 8RR M18 8RS M18 8RT M18 8RU M18 8RW M18 8RX M18 8RY M18 8RZ M18 8SA M18 8SB M18 8SD M18 8SE M18 8SF M18 8SG M18 8SH M18 8SJ M18 8SL M18 8SN M18 8SP M18 8SQ M18 8SR M18 8SS M18 8ST M18 8SU M18 8SW M18 8SX M18 8SY M18 8SZ M18 8TA M18 8TB M18 8TD M18 8TE M18 8TF M18 8TG M18 8TH M18 8TJ M18 8TL M18 8TN M18 8TP M18 8TQ M18 8TR M18 8TS M18 8TT M18 8TU M18 8TW M18 8TX M18 8TY M18 8TZ M18 8UA M18 8UB M18 8UD M18 8UE M18 8UF M18 8UG M18 8UH M18 8UJ M18 8UL M18 8UN M18 8UP M18 8UQ M18 8UR M18 8US M18 8UT M18 8UU M18 8UW M18 8UX M18 8UY M18 8UZ M18 8WA M18 8WB M18 8WD M18 8WE M18 8WF M18 8WG M18 8WH M18 8WJ M18 8WL M18 8WN M18 8WP M18 8WQ M18 8WR M18 8WS M18 8WT M18 8WU M18 8WW M18 8WX M18 8WY M18 8WZ M18 8XA M18 8XB M18 8XD M18 8XE M18 8XF M18 8XG M18 8XH M18 8XJ M18 8XL M18 8XN M18 8XP M18 8XQ M18 8XR M18 8XS M18 8XT M18 8XU M18 8XW M18 8XX M18 8XY M18 8XZ M18 8YA M18 8YB M18 8YE M18 8YF M18 8YG M18 8YL M18 8YU M18 8YW M18 8YX M18 8YY M18 8YZ M18 8ZA M18 8ZJ M18 8ZW

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    Nearby Towns & Cities

    M18 Postcode area

    The following towns and villages can be found close to Manchester M18:


    Manchester

    Population 510,746

    0.8 miles

    A powerhouse of industry, Manchester is a key city that defined the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Now an important hub for business, science, politics, music, arts and sport.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Droylsden

    Population 24,134

    2.6 miles

    Located in Greater Manchester, Droylsden is a bustling town with a strong sense of community, offering a variety of amenities, historic landmarks like Fairfield Moravian Settlement, and easy access to the vibrant city of Manchester just a short distance away.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Salford

    Population 103,886

    3.5 miles

    It was the Industrial Revolution that brought wealth and prosperity to Salford in the 18th and 19th century. Becoming a major cotton, silk spinning and weaving town at that time, the area saw phenomenal growth from a small market town into a major industrial metropolis. Today, redevelopment has started to reverse the increase in poverty and deprivation.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Failsworth

    Population 18,844

    3.6 miles

    Located in Greater Manchester, Failsworth is a charming town known for its strong sense of community, historic landmarks like St John's Church, bustling local markets, and easy access to nearby cities like Manchester and Oldham for shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Rhodes

    Population 2,626

    5 miles

    Rhodes, a vibrant town in Greater Manchester, offers a perfect blend of modern amenities, historic charm, and picturesque green spaces, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a balance between urban convenience and natural beauty in the heart of the North West.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Simister

    Population 639

    5.1 miles

    Located in Greater Manchester, Simister is a small but vibrant village known for its picturesque countryside views and friendly community spirit, making it the perfect place for those seeking a peaceful and welcoming place to call home.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Ashton-under-Lyne

    Population 45,198

    5.5 miles

    A market town in Tameside, Ashton-Under-Lyne (yet still needing some development) offers some benefits for local residents. Its town centre is the largest in Tameside and boasts well-known high street names. The town is home to ten local schools and nurseries, making it a decent choice for young families.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Stockport

    Population 105,878

    5.6 miles

    Situated 7 miles southeast of Manchester, Stockport grew from a small town well known for the cultivation of hemp and rope into a significant centre for industry. By 1884 Stockport was exporting more than 6m hats each year. The council has recently embarked on an ambitious regeneration scheme to revitalise the area.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Local Authorities

    M18 Postal Town

    The M18 postcode includes the following local authorities:

    • Manchester

    Crime in M18

    How safe is this postcode sector?

    The M1 postcode area, located in Manchester, has seen fluctuating crime levels in recent years. According to recent statistics, there has been a slight decrease in overall crime rates in the area. However, certain crimes such as theft and anti-social behaviour remain a concern for local residents.

    Key Hotspots

    Some key hotspots for crime in the M1 postcode area include the city centre, where a high volume of people and businesses can attract criminal activity. Areas around Piccadilly Gardens and Market Street are known for experiencing higher levels of theft and anti-social behaviour.

    Historical Crime Issues

    In the past, the M1 postcode area has faced challenges with drug-related crime and gang activity. These issues have been addressed through targeted policing operations and community outreach programs. However, the area still sees occasional spikes in drug-related incidents.

    Current Policing Priorities

    The local police force in the M1 postcode area has identified several priorities for addressing crime in the area. These include tackling anti-social behaviour in public spaces, improving community engagement to prevent crime, and targeting known offenders to disrupt criminal networks.

    while crime levels in the M1 postcode area have shown some improvement, there are still areas of concern that require ongoing attention from local police and community members.

    Sources: 1. https://www.police.uk 2. https://www.manchester.gov.uk

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