Portland Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 6DF 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 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 6DE, M1 6DD, M1 6HR, M1 6DW, M1 6HY, M1 4HT, M1 4FF, M1 4GU, M1 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M1 6DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 45.1% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% 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 | 69.3% | 73.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.5% | 48.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 13.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.1% | 19% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 54.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 24.5% | 21.1% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 20.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 59.3% | 55.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 51.5% | 47.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 30.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.6% 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 | 50.5% | 47.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 24.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Buddhist | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Street was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1060.6% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Portland Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 33rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Portland House, 103A Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-29 | £201,668 |
| Flat 1 Portland House, 103A Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-11-05 | £245,301 |
| Basil House, 105 - 107 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £13,700,000 | 2019-05-30 | £19,141,751 |
| First Floor Portland House, 103 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-04-29 | £608,558 |
| Basil House, 105 - 107 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £11,954,934 | 2018-09-06 | £16,746,034 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 6DF 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 3,020 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 | 1,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Community school | 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 | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 842 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Restaurant | Basement, 103 Portland Street | 2 yd | |
| Sangam | 98 Portland Street | 57 yd | |
| Frankies Toasties | 98a Portland Street | 57 yd | |
| Happy Lemon | 84 Portland Street | 62 yd | |
| Red Chilli Portland Street | 70-72 Portland Street | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Monkey | The Old Monkey, 90-92 Portland Street | 62 yd | |
| Circus Tavern | 86 Portland Street | 62 yd | |
| Grey Horse | 80 Portland Street | 81 yd | |
| Satans Hollow | 101 Princess Street | 83 yd | |
| The Thompsons Arms | The Thompsons Arms, 23 Sackville Street | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Mami | 111 Portland Street | 53 yd | |
| 0161 Flamin Grill | 88 Portland Street | 62 yd | |
| Janam Fast Food | 78 Portland Street | 81 yd | |
| Sweating Chicken Express | 52 Portland Street | 152 yd | |
| Roadie's | 41 Bloom Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 Whitworth Street West | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Princess Street | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Chepstow Street) CANADA HOUSE CANADA HOUSE CHEPSTOW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Budget Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 7-11 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| The Midland PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 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 | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.0% |
| 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 | 84.0% |
| Median download speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.