Chapeltown Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2BJ is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2010-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapeltown Street, Manchester, M1 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 2NL, M1 2BH, M1 2BQ, M4 7AA, M1 2NR, M1 2NE, M1 2WB, M4 7AB, M4 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2BJ is primarily male, with 58.6% 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 | 41% | 41.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 59% | 58.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 2BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.2% 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 | 84.6% | 90.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -38.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 62.3% | 51.3% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2BJ this area, 3.6% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.5% | 14.8% | -7.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 73.7% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77% | 79% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 70.5% | 76.7% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 69.9% | 76.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 6.4% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
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 been falling year on year.

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 4 Quantum, 2 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-11-11 | £181,558 |
| Apartment 12 Quantum, 2 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-16 | £232,100 |
| Apartment 17 Quantum, 2 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-24 | £185,088 |
| Apartment 4 Quantum, 2 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-12-17 | £184,327 |
| Apartment 19 Quantum, 2 Chapeltown Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-05-07 | £210,115 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2BJ 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 | 214 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,971 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 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | - not rated | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Meadow Primary School Lime Bank Street , Ardwick M12 6NS | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 666 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,795 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 | 4,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,451 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 986 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Block BA, 234 Great Ancoats Street | 98 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Sim Trava | Unit 1, 263 Great Ancoats Street | 149 yd | |
| Hetherington's Cafe Bar | 8 Pollard Street | 210 yd | |
| Diecast | 51 Ducie Street | 287 yd | |
| Network Rail | 4 Travis Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 132 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 454 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 459 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 515 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pears Private Kitchen | Oxygen Tower, 50 Store Street | 123 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 496 yd | |
| That Burger Place - City Centre | Pod 2, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 504 yd | |
| Pizza West | Jacuna Manchester, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 504 yd | |
| Okini Sushi | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 392 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 779 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 923 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.