Chancel Place is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 2WB is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chancel Place, Manchester, M1 2WB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 2NR, M1 2NL, M4 7AB, M4 7AA, M1 2BJ, M1 2JQ, M1 2NH, M1 2BH, M1 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 2WB 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 2WB, 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 2WB 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 Chancel Place 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 -8.0%.

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 1.01, Tower 1 50 Store Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-11-17 | £383,353 |
| Unit 3 Chancel Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2016-08-08 | £1,201,965 |
| Unit 4 Chancel Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2016-08-08 | £1,201,965 |
| Unit 3 Chancel Place, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-04-14 | £227,856 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 2WB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 2,030 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 | 361 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,301 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 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,357 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 | 3,892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,459 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 | 751 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diecast | 51 Ducie Street | 168 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Block BA, 234 Great Ancoats Street | 216 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Sim Trava | Unit 1, 263 Great Ancoats Street | 261 yd | |
| Hetherington's Cafe Bar | 8 Pollard Street | 310 yd | |
| Network Rail | 4 Travis Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 169 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 417 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 420 yd | |
| The Pen and Pencil | Fourways House, 57 Hilton Street | 448 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pears Private Kitchen | Oxygen Tower, 50 Store Street | 72 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Gateway House, Piccadilly Station Approach | 483 yd | |
| Tortilla | Piccadilly Railway Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 484 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 563 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 274 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 669 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 808 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.