Newton Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2EA 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 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 1EL, M1 2FF, M1 2HE, M1 1EY, M1 2HF, M1 1ET, M1 1FZ, M1 2EJ, M1 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2EA is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 39.7% | 45.8% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 60.3% | 54.2% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% 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 | 90.5% | 77.1% | -13.4% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5% | 17.1% | 12.1% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| 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 (94.5%) 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 | 63.7% | 52.1% | -11.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 42.4% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 2EA this area, 2.8% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.1% | 68.1% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77.9% | 83.8% | 5.9% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 71.6% | 68.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 68.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 2.1% | -6.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 13.2% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 18.9% | 46.2% | -27.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Street was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1660.6% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 16th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Newton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,748,462 | 2019-02-28 | £5,250,708 |
| 50 Newton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2016-10-07 | £2,138,633 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2EA 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 | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,871 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 | 2,012 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 | 629 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 1,788 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,873 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 | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,053 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 | 3,615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,526 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 | 652 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra & Gil | 20 Hilton Street | 37 yd | |
| TAKK | 6 Tariff Street | 47 yd | |
| Asmara Bella | 37 Port Street | 59 yd | |
| BAB | Ground Floor, 14 Little Lever Street | 60 yd | |
| Idle Hands Coffee Ltd | Ground Floor Suite 3, 35 Dale Street | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Club | Ground Floor, Hilton House, 26-28 Hilton Street | 44 yd | |
| El Capo | Basement And Ground Floor, 12 Tariff Street | 47 yd | |
| Pelican | 35 Dale Street | 59 yd | |
| Stage & Radio | 43 Port Street | 59 yd | |
| Port Street Beer House | 39-41 Port Street | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Sandwich | 11 Newton Street | 151 yd | |
| Subway | 59a Piccadilly | 159 yd | |
| Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway | 36 Back Piccadilly | 164 yd | |
| Go Falafel | 3 Newton Street | 167 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, 1 Portland Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 218 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 278 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 319 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 280 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 553 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.