Hilton Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2BL is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 2EH, M99 1SA, M1 2HS, M1 2EJ, M1 2HH, M1 2ED, M1 2ER, M1 2PE, M1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2BL is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 39.7% | 43.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 60.3% | 56.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.4% 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 | 94.2% | 82.4% | -11.8% | 37.9% | 44.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.5% | 14.1% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 (93.6%) 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 | 63.3% | 67.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 26.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2BL 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 15.9% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.5% | 74.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.1% | 90.8% | 8.7% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 81.2% | 80.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 80.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.9% | 37.2% | 32.7% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilton 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 324 40 Hilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-06-20 | £174,922 |
| Apartment 422 40 Hilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-04-25 | £272,203 |
| Apartment 127 40 Hilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-16 | £312,286 |
| Apartment 426 40 Hilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-02 | £301,876 |
| Parking Space 92 40 Hilton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-02 | £301,876 |
M1 2BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M1 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2BL 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,963 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 | 602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,399 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 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,033 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 | 3,757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 808 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Piccadilly | Carvers Warehouse, 77 Dale Street | 70 yd | |
| Tariff & Dale | 2 Tariff Street | 88 yd | |
| La Collina | 18 Tariff Street | 89 yd | |
| TAKK | 6 Tariff Street | 114 yd | |
| Idle Hands Coffee Ltd | Ground Floor Suite 3, 35 Dale Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pen and Pencil | Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street | 60 yd | |
| The Whiskey Jar | 14 Tariff Street | 70 yd | |
| El Capo | Basement And Ground Floor, 12 Tariff Street | 114 yd | |
| Feel Good Club | Ground Floor, Hilton House, 26-28 Hilton Street | 114 yd | |
| Pelican | 35 Dale Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sandwich | 11 Newton Street | 201 yd | |
| Go Falafel | 3 Newton Street | 209 yd | |
| Subway | 59a Piccadilly | 213 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 1 Portland Street | 231 yd | |
| Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway | 36 Back Piccadilly | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 162 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 225 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 264 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 359 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.