Cornwall Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 2EN is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Street, Manchester, M11 2EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 2LW, M11 2NT, M11 2LS, M11 2LZ, M11 2LR, M18 8FL, M18 8NN, M11 1WP, M18 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M11 2EN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 43.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 54.1% | 61.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 28.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 16.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 8.1% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 45% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 5.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 26.6% | 25.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 23.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 54.6% | 34.8% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 68.5% | 54.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 20.8% | 18.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 15.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 54.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 31.2% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 3.5% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Street was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 976.0% higher than the Clayton & Openshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornwall Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Clayton & Openshaw and the 45th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 Cornwall Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-01-08 | £308,336 |
| 59 Cornwall Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-12-01 | £269,030 |
| 79 Cornwall Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-06-05 | £303,979 |
| 73 Cornwall Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-11 | £217,342 |
| 77 Cornwall Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-01-11 | £281,505 |
M11 2EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 M11 2EN 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 67 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 659 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,191 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 933 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Inn | Unit M8, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East | 399 yd | |
| Costas Cafe | F26, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East | 404 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 428 yd | |
| Age UK | Openshaw Day Centre, Catherine Street | 639 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 615 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 726 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 767 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 416 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 471 yd | |
| Malik’s Takeaway | 1166 Ashton Old Road | 478 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 488 yd | |
| 333 Take Away | 1276 Ashton Old Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 496 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 620 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 661 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 904 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Openshaw Park MEECH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 924 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.