Downing Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M1 7JE is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Downing Street, Manchester, M1 7JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 6FZ, M13 9XB, M13 9XA, M13 9XE, M13 9UG, M13 9UQ, M12 6DL, M12 6HE, M13 9WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M1 7JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 56.8% | 60.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 28% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 20.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.4% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.5% 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 | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 16.1% | 12.2% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 11.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 34.1% | 28.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -52.9% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 54.8% | 49.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 13.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 26.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.9% 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 | 52.7% | 49.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 22.9% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 29.2% | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downing Street was 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 326.3% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downing Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Ardwick and the 4th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 - 69 Downing Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2002-12-11 | £1,948,996 |
The percentage of student residents living in M1 7JE 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 | 108 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,793 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 | 3,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 644 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 745 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 775 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projekts MCR | Projekts Skateboard, 97 London Road | 214 yd | |
| Hot Buttered & Co | 11 Baring Street | 325 yd | |
| Mia’s Arepas a Taste of Venezuela | 11 Baring Street | 325 yd | |
| Payal Indian Street Food | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 325 yd | |
| Burgerism | 11 Baring Street | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Hotel | 84 London Road | 549 yd | |
| Nômade Boteco’s lda | 84 London Road | 549 yd | |
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 552 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 557 yd | |
| The Bread Shed | 126 Grosvenor Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuku Food at Freight Island | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 325 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 442 yd | |
| Madina Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 491 yd | |
| Spicy Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 491 yd | |
| Tortilla | Piccadilly Railway Station, Piccadilly Station Approach | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 930 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 Whitworth Street West | 1,065 yd | |
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 589 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.