Spear Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 1DF is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spear Street, Manchester, M1 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 1LE, M1 1FN, M4 1BA, M4 1LW, M4 1LG, M4 1EB, M1 1DE, M4 1LP, M4 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 1DF is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 47% | 42.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 53% | 57.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 M1 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.4% 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 | 87.1% | 87.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -36.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.6% | 57.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
In the area around M1 1DF this area, 3.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.6% | 72.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 82.8% | 75.1% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 76.3% | 74.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 74.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 73.4% | 37.2% | 36.2% |
| Christian | 12.5% | 46.2% | -33.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spear Street was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 778.8% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Spear Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Spear Building, 53 Spear Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-05-11 | £479,923 |
| Spear Building, 53 Spear Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-11-28 | £98,012 |
| Flat 2 Spear Building, 53 Spear Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-04-14 | £1,523,123 |
| Spear Building, 53 Spear Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-02-10 | £92,293 |
| Flat 1 Spear Building, 53 Spear Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-10 | £211,731 |
M1 1DF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,104 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 | 3,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 450 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fress | 62 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| District | 60 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| Turtle Bay Restaurants Ltd | Ground Floor, 46-50 Oldham Street | 45 yd | |
| Pie & Ale | Units 1 & 2, The Hive, 47-51 Lever Street | 49 yd | |
| LiveWell | 1 Stevenson Square | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsons Social | 42-44 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| Blockbusters NQ | 60 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| Mean Eyed Cat Bar | 60 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| Mint Lounge | 46-50 Oldham Street | 15 yd | |
| Lost Cat | 64 Oldham Street | 30 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustica Sandwich Bar | 1 Hilton Street | 88 yd | |
| Delhi2Go also T/as Gourmet Kitchen Deliveries | 119 Oldham Street | 109 yd | |
| Al-Faisal | 69 Thomas Street | 135 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 40-42 Great Ancoats Street | 191 yd | |
| Sweet Mandarin | 19 Copperas Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 286 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 305 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 356 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 243 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 603 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.