Cornwall Street Industrial Estate is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 2WL is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Street Industrial Estate, Manchester, M11 2WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 2NN, M11 1AA, M11 2NT, M11 2NG, M11 2LG, M11 1FE, M11 1EF, M11 2LE, M11 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M11 2WL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 50.9% | 48.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2WL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 44.7% | 50.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 33.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41% | 49.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 12.3% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 21.9% | -22.8% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 37.7% | 27.6% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 22.1% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 19.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.8% | 49.5% | -29.3% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 83.2% | 58.7% | -24.5% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 20.4% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 58.7% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 20.9% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Street Industrial Estate 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9 Cornwall Street Industrial Estate, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-04-19 | £75,603 |
| Unit 9 Cornwall Street Industrial Estate, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-01-02 | £96,360 |
M11 2WL 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 M11 2WL 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Openshaw Community School Saunton Road , Higher Openshaw M11 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 956 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 227 yd | |
| Costas Cafe | F26, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East | 296 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 19 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 611 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 641 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 619 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 772 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 819 yd | |
| Strawberry Duck | 76 Crabtree Lane | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1, 961 Ashton Old Road | 374 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, 961 Ashton Old Road | 374 yd | |
| Malik’s Takeaway | 1166 Ashton Old Road | 440 yd | |
| 333 Take Away | 1276 Ashton Old Road | 619 yd | |
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 224 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 576 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Openshaw Park MEECH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 888 yd |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.