Chapeltown Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2AU is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapeltown Street, Manchester, M1 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 2AT, M1 2NH, M1 2NN, M1 2WA, M1 2WE, M1 2NA, M1 2WQ, M1 2DN, M1 2WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2AU is primarily male, with 59.3% 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 | 39.8% | 40.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 60.2% | 59.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 M1 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.5% 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 | 84.2% | 83.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 45.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 68.4% | 54.2% | -14.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 32.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2AU this area, 1.7% 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 77.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 77.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 43.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 85.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 75.7% | 77.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 9% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 77.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 6.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.7% | 37.2% | 29.5% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapeltown Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 40 39 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-24 | £247,184 |
| Apartment 46 39 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-06-13 | £252,178 |
| Apartment 52 39 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-10-09 | £333,019 |
| Apartment 47 39 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2019-06-13 | £296,315 |
| Apartment 35 39 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-12-19 | £257,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,071 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 | 543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,533 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 | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,153 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 | 3,996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diecast | 51 Ducie Street | 213 yd | |
| Building Design Partnership | 11 Ducie Street | 244 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit 1, Piccadilly Station Approach | 273 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme | Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 274 yd | |
| Starbucks | Piccadilly Railway Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 285 yd | |
| Bruntwood | 111 Piccadilly | 367 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 369 yd | |
| Piccadilly Central | 38 London Road | 379 yd | |
| The Pen and Pencil | Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pears Private Kitchen | Oxygen Tower, 50 Store Street | 278 yd | |
| Tortilla | Piccadilly Railway Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 286 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Gateway House, Piccadilly Station Approach | 291 yd | |
| Fuku Food at Freight Island | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 459 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 321 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 372 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 542 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 703 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.