Granby Row is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 7AB is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Granby Row, Manchester, M1 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M1 3WE, M1 7AR, M1 7AX, M1 7AT, M1 3WS, M1 3NJ, M1 3AB, M1 3NT, M1 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M1 7AB is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 52.5% | 44.9% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 55.1% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 7AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.7% 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 | 91.7% | 90.7% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 52.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -40.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 63.1% | 54.8% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.4% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 7AB this area, 1.5% 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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53% | 42.3% | -10.7% | 16.9% | 25.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 47.7% | 18.8% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 21.8% | 17.6% | -4.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 53.9% | 60% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 56.5% | 58.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 24.7% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 58% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 28.2% | 6.5% | -21.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 25.3% | 21.9% | 1.9% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 15.2% | 0.3% | 14.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64% | 37.2% | 26.8% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granby Row was 0.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granby Row has the lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 4th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

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 3 Velvet Court Granby Row, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2025-01-23 | £207,681 |
| Apartment 43 Velvet Court Granby Row, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-07-09 | £209,303 |
| Apartment 55 Velvet Court Granby Row, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-12-21 | £179,360 |
| Apartment 41 Velvet Court Granby Row, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-30 | £192,792 |
| Apartment 44 Velvet Court Granby Row, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2023-06-06 | £174,584 |
M1 7AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7AB 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) | 320 |
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Medlock Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,131 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,637 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 | 197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,160 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 | 3,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 620 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 828 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 928 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks - University of Manchester | 76 Sackville Street | 93 yd | |
| Slice Pizza | Retro, 78 Sackville Street | 108 yd | |
| Star Chef | 61-63 Whitworth Street | 111 yd | |
| Samsi Japanese Restaurant Limited | Regency House, 36-38 Whitworth Street | 114 yd | |
| Tribeca | 50 Sackville Street | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retro Bar | 78 Sackville Street | 67 yd | |
| The Garratt | Old Garratt, 127 Princess Street | 111 yd | |
| O'Sheas | 80 Princess Street | 177 yd | |
| Factory 251 | 116 Princess Street | 189 yd | |
| ON Bar | 46 Canal Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roadie's | 41 Bloom Street | 234 yd | |
| Krunchy Fried Chicken | 43 Bloom Street | 234 yd | |
| McTucky's Fried Chicken | 40 Sackville Street | 238 yd | |
| The Village Fish & Chip Cafe | Ground Floor, 37 Bloom Street | 244 yd | |
| Kongs Chicken Shop | Hatch Court, 103 Oxford Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 423 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 Whitworth Street West | 442 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 560 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 118 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 518 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Chepstow Street) CANADA HOUSE CANADA HOUSE CHEPSTOW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Budget Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 7-11 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | health and fitness suite | 622 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.