Grey Mare Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 3AJ is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, M11 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 2BA, M11 3AW, M11 3BF, M11 2BQ, M11 3AP, M11 2AD, M11 3AN, M11 2AQ, M11 3SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M11 3AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 47.5% | 55.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 31.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 40% | 51.3% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 27.6% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 8.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 29.2% | 17.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 17.2% | 23.9% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 62.1% | 46.9% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 72.5% | 50.9% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 18.1% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 17.9% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 50.9% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 5% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grey Mare Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick 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 -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2002-08-30 | £147,282 |
| 220 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £11,500 | 2002-03-19 | £69,316 |
| 220 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2001-05-25 | £32,076 |
| 216 Grey Mare Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2000-02-28 | £108,257 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 3AJ 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,991 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 | 3,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DR | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CofE School of the Resurrection Pilgrim Drive , Beswick M11 3TJ | 2out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 349 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 815 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 364 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Hatch | Unit 1, 108 Wilson Street | 267 yd | |
| El Ammar Bakery Cafe | Unit 6, City Course Trading Estate, Whitworth Street | 374 yd | |
| Bridge College | Bridge College, Whitworth Street | 407 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Unit 1, Ashbury Business Park, Gorton Road | 574 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Academy Kitchen | City Football Academy, 400 Ashton New Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary D's | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Court | 50 Colliery Street | 387 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 464 yd | |
| Mr Mac's Stadium | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 523 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 787 yd | |
| Spicy Mango | 575a Ashton New Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Sportcity, Ashton New Road | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Manchester Leisure Centre EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE GREY MARE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 107 yd |
| Connell Sixth Form College ALAN TURING WAY | 266 yd | |
| The East Manchester Academy GREY MARE LANE | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Campus) ASHTON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Sportcity Fitness Studio (Closed) UNIT B SPORTSCITY UNIT B SPORTSCITY ASHTON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Openshaw Park MEECH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 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.