Viking Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 3JF 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 Viking Close, Manchester, M11 3JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 3JY, M11 3JX, M11 3QF, M11 3JE, M11 3QJ, M11 3QD, M11 3AS, M11 3JB, M12 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M11 3JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 46.1% | 46% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 31.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 41.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around M11 3JF this area, 40.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 40.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 21.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 16.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 63.1% | 54.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 79.2% | 70.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 70.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 14.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viking Close was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 912.1% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Viking Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 43rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Viking Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2014-06-06 | £150,944 |
| 4 Viking Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2013-07-19 | £203,035 |
| 10 Viking Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-10-09 | £261,939 |
| 11 Viking Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2007-10-19 | £205,688 |
| 8 Viking Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2003-11-28 | £198,533 |
The percentage of student residents living in M11 3JF 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,071 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 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CofE School of the Resurrection Pilgrim Drive , Beswick M11 3TJ | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DR | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community 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 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 1,026 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,076 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 | 4,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie's | Hillkirk House, 6-8 Hillkirk Street | 340 yd | |
| Maine Road Cafe | 284 Ashton New Road | 356 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Hospitality | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 401 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Public | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 401 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club -City at Home | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 447 yd | |
| Mary D's | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trap Diner | 6 Hillkirk Street | 364 yd | |
| Mr Mac's Stadium | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 566 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 745 yd | |
| Cleos Nashville Kitchen also T/as Kebab Guys | 63-65 Beswick Street | 745 yd | |
| Fish & Fire | 223 Ashton Old Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Sportcity, Ashton New Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 331 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 449 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| The East Manchester Academy GREY MARE LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Campus) ASHTON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Sportcity Fitness Studio (Closed) UNIT B SPORTSCITY UNIT B SPORTSCITY ASHTON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| East Manchester Leisure Centre EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE GREY MARE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.