Piccadilly is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2BU 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 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 2HN, M1 1HF, M1 3BE, M1 1HE, M1 2HH, M1 2AP, M1 1FZ, M1 2HS, M1 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2BU is primarily male, with 60.1% 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% | 39.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 61% | 60.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 2BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.5% 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 | 87.1% | 79.5% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 41.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -35.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 (92.8%) 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 | 65.9% | 51.9% | -14.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 40.9% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2BU this area, 2.9% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.3% | 74.1% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.6% | 83.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 79.9% | 74.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 73% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 72.3% | 37.2% | 35.1% |
| Christian | 17.5% | 46.2% | -28.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Piccadilly 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 -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £21,981 | 2021-05-04 | £25,368 |
| Flat 19 79 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-15 | £300,063 |
| Flat 15 79 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2020-11-27 | £210,581 |
| Flat 9 79 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-17 | £220,980 |
| Flat 13 79 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-04-05 | £391,715 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2BU 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,049 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 | 754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,924 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 | 2,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,894 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 | 3,770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,355 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 | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 748 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' | 77 Piccadilly | 8 yd | |
| KFC | 83 Piccadilly | 11 yd | |
| Siphon Espresso | 7 Newton Street | 76 yd | |
| Cottonopolis Food & Liquor | 16 Newton Street | 85 yd | |
| Bundobust | 61 Piccadilly | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Piccadilly | Piccadilly Tavern, 71-75 Piccadilly | 26 yd | |
| B Lounge | 97 Piccadilly | 80 yd | |
| Pelican | 35 Dale Street | 119 yd | |
| Wetherspoons | Ground Floor, 49 Piccadilly | 123 yd | |
| Calcio! | Basement And Ground Floor, 24 Dale Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 1 Portland Street | 74 yd | |
| Go Falafel | 3 Newton Street | 74 yd | |
| Super Sandwich | 11 Newton Street | 78 yd | |
| Subway | 59a Piccadilly | 86 yd | |
| Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway | 36 Back Piccadilly | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 68 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 142 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 226 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 294 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 10 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 116 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 529 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 72.2% |
| Median download speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.