Narbuth Drive Manchester
14 addresses across 3 postcodes (M8), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24505553.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 25% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Goldstone Gardens, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wellfield Medical Centre, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 950 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (11). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (86% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 8 Ralston Close Salford M7 4QQ: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 18 Marston Road Salford M7 4ER: up to 4 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 98 Devonshire Street Salford M7 4AE: up to 1 home, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 4 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road, Salford, M7 4QJ: up to 2 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 54 St James Road Salford M7 4XE: up to 22 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Glover Court Leicester Avenue Salford M7 4HA: up to 8 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 53 Broom Lane Salford M7 4FF: up to 1 home, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to 21 Roston Rd, Salford: up to 2 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8 9SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M8 9EW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M8 9EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 65 m and 68 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 9EW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M8 9EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M8 9SA | 100% | 25% | 25% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manchester Victoria 8.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Salford Central 815,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Salford Crescent 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Abraham Moss (Manchester Metrolink) | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Queens Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenland Street Cheetham Hill | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shudehill Interchange | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Cheetham Hill On Street Parking | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellfield Medical Centre | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wise Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mandley Park Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | North Manchester General Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Harpurhey Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goldstone Gardens 3,140 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Mandley Park 2.9 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,940 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Crumpsall and Cheetham Allotments Pavilion 2.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Evangelist, a listed building (Grade II*), 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Manchester General Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Queen's Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Blackley Forest | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marlborough Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Olive School, Manchester Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| King David Primary School Jewish | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abraham Moss Community School | All-through | 3–16 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Unity Community Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The King David High School Jewish | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brentnall Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetham Academy M8 9FR | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Fresh Convenience Store M8 9FR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Manchester the freshest juices and fruits M8 9ED | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ANGAARA Also T/as PARANTHA FUSION and BURGER BOMB M8 9HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Wokchef Cheetamhill M8 9HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashy's Takeaway M8 9ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Tandoori Roti M8 9ER | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Guidance Hub M8 9AB | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Original lahori taste M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Cheetham BBQ M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Choupan M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sham Palaces M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sundus Store M8 9LE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Taste of Lahore M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zamarud restaurant M8 9LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (norfolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 32% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- M8 9SA: 12 addresses
- M8 9EW: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- M8 9EY: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Carstairs Close · Oakhill Way · Hyman Goldstone Walk · Greenland Street · Maurice Pariser Walk · Cornwood Close · Albert Fildes Walk · Centaur Way · Barry Lawson Close · Halliwell Street West · Hovey Close · Squire Road
All the streets in M8 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.