Bowness Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 1LS is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowness Street, Manchester, M11 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 1HA, M11 1EZ, M11 1FS, M11 1HJ, M11 1FR, M11 1ER, M11 1PB, M11 1HL, M11 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M11 1LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 M11 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 39.2% | 53.6% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 29.5% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 48.1% | 46.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 36.4% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 | 31.6% | 21.8% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 29% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 10.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 65.3% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 88.3% | 68% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 67.8% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton & Openshaw average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-12-06 | £267,152 |
| 2 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-10-15 | £272,598 |
| 3 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £124,500 | 2016-12-23 | £213,317 |
| 2 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £126,500 | 2016-12-21 | £216,743 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 1LS 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Road Primary School Grove Street , Droylsden M43 6AF | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | - not rated | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy Manchester Road , Droylsden M43 6GD | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 486 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 447 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Settlement | New Roundhouse, 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road | 385 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 445 yd | |
| Age UK | Openshaw Day Centre, Catherine Street | 488 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 536 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 386 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 528 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 563 yd | |
| Droylsden Working Mens Club | Droylsden Working Mens Club, Carpenters Walk | 760 yd | |
| Audenshaw Masonic Hall | Audenshaw Masonic Hall Stanley House, Manchester Road | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 95 yd | |
| Foodaholic | 1351 Ashton Old Road | 312 yd | |
| Cluck N Crust | 1340 Ashton Old Road | 385 yd | |
| Lucky's | 1305-1307 Ashton Old Road | 393 yd | |
| Sunrise Caribbean | 1317 Ashton Old Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 522 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 328 yd |
| Copperas Lane Playing Fields LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Fairfield High School FAIRFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Droylsden Swimming Pool (Closed) Manchester Road | swimming pool | 911 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
| Fighting Fit (Closed) Tollbar House Tollbar House Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.