London Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2PW 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 London Road, Manchester, M1 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 7DP, M1 3GB, M1 3BS, M1 3BP, M1 3BR, M1 2PZ, M1 3NJ, M1 3WE, M1 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2PW is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 51.2% | 40.6% | -10.6% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 59.4% | 10.6% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84% 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 | 97.8% | 84% | -13.8% | 37.9% | 46.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 1.4% | 13% | 11.6% | 44.2% | -31.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 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 (93.4%) 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 | 69.5% | 60.7% | -8.8% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2PW 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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 0.7% | -12.7% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44% | 32.8% | -11.2% | 16.9% | 15.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 55.2% | 36.9% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 14.5% | 2.7% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 11.2% | 42.2% | 31.0% | 0.7% | 41.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71.3% | 42.2% | -29.1% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 29.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.6% | 29.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| European Union | 38.1% | 15.5% | -22.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 49.9% | 33.8% | 5.6% | 44.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 3.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.3% | 29.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| 10+ Years | 43.2% | 3.8% | -39.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 15% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 40.6% | 39.0% | 1.9% | 38.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 37% | 76.7% | -39.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 37% | 0.3% | 36.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road 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 -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84A London Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-03-25 | £13,439 |
| Bainbridge House, 86 - 90 London Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £7,715,000 | 2018-11-02 | £10,368,567 |
M1 2PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2PW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 387 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,621 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 Medlock Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 942 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius RC Junior and Infant and Nursery School Addison Close , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9JR | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 950 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | 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 | 327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Community school | 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 | 814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 884 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Service Centre | Service Centre off Platform 1, Piccadilly Railway Station | 44 yd | |
| Dover Street Delivery Hub | Dover Street | 66 yd | |
| The Market Place | Room 3.003 Beyer Building, University Of Manchester, Oxford Road | 66 yd | |
| Lime Cafe | University Of Manchester, Lime Grove | 66 yd | |
| Vnam | The Market Place, University Place, Oxford Road | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Hotel | 84 London Road | 44 yd | |
| Nômade Boteco’s lda | 84 London Road | 44 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 18-20 Fairfield Street | 111 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 146 yd | |
| Piccadilly Central | 38 London Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilla | Piccadilly Railway Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 146 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Gateway House, Piccadilly Station Approach | 284 yd | |
| Fuku Food at Freight Island | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 293 yd | |
| McTucky's Fried Chicken | 40 Sackville Street | 471 yd | |
| The Village Fish & Chip Cafe | Ground Floor, 37 Bloom Street | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 593 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 667 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 696 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 684 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 28.6% |
| 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 | 71.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.