M8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M8 district covers Strangeways, Crumpsall South, Crumpsall North & Heaton Park. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 17 min by train, door to door
- Liverpool: 68 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M8
- Abraham Moss Community School · M8 5UF · Not yet inspected · Bottom 19% in England
- Bowker Vale Primary School · M8 4NB · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 14% in England
- Cheetham CofE Community Academy · M8 9FR · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
- Cheetwood Primary School · M8 8EJ · Good (2024) · Bottom 15% in England
- Cravenwood Primary Academy · M8 5AE · Remains Good (2023) · Top 34% in England
- Crumpsall Lane Primary School · M8 5SR · Good (2023) · Bottom 16% in England
- Irk Valley Community School · M8 5XH · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 19% in England
- King David Primary School · M8 5DJ · Remains Outstanding (2023) · Top 50% in England
- Oasis Academy Temple · M8 8SA · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 12% in England
- St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester · M8 5AB · Good (2023) · Bottom 11% in England
- St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · M8 0SP · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 24% in England
- The Olive School, Manchester · M8 0DF · Not yet inspected
Secondary schools in M8
- Abraham Moss Community School · M8 5UF · Not yet inspected · Bottom 19% in England
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester · M8 8DT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 20% in England
- Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester · M8 8DT · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 12% in England
- The King David High School · M8 5DY · Requires improvement (2023) · Top 12% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M8
- Awaaz After School Club · M8 8AF
- Guidance Hub SkillsBox · M8 9AB
- Hillcity Day Nursery · M8 0DH · Good (Ofsted)
- Acorn Grove Nursery · M8 0NE · Good (Ofsted)
- Bearnecessities Wrap Around Care @ Abraham Moss · M8 5UF · Good (Ofsted)
- Crumpsall Park Playgroup · M8 5SA · Good (Ofsted)
- King David Nursery · M8 5DY · Good (Ofsted)
- Lote Tree Nursery · M8 9NT · Good (Ofsted)
- Tiddlywinks Day Nursery Ltd · M8 5FN · Good (Ofsted)
- lets play Crumpsall · M8 5SR
GP surgeries in M8
- Cheetham Hill Medical Centre · M8 8AU
- Wellfield Medical Centre · M8 9JT
- New Collegiate Medical Centre · M8 0DA
- Crumpsall Medical Practice · M8 5RB
- Park View Medical Centre · M8 4RF
Neighbourhoods in M8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strangeways | 32% | £323k | — | 6 min |
| Crumpsall South | 30% | £180k | — | 7 min |
| Crumpsall North & Heaton Park | 16% | £200k | — | 9 min |
| Cheetham Hill | 15% | £241k | — | 8 min |
| Harpurhey North | 5% | £179k | — | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the M8 postcode?
M8 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Strangeways, Crumpsall South, Crumpsall North & Heaton Park, with 803 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M8?
The typical home price across M8's neighbourhoods is £200k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M8?
12 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a M8 postcode.
How long is the commute from M8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 17 minutes; Liverpool 68 minutes.