Valley Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 3QB is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Walk, Manchester, M11 3QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 3QA, M11 3QD, M11 3AS, M11 3JE, M11 3QF, M11 3QW, M11 3QJ, M11 3JB, M11 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M11 3QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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% | 50.2% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 30.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 46.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 23.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -10.5% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around M11 3QB this area, 46.5% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.7% | 46.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 28.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 19% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 74.3% | 56.5% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 82.3% | 71.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 13.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 71.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Walk 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Valley Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-17 | £201,632 |
| 10 Valley Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2006-03-20 | £83,646 |
| 2 Valley Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2004-11-22 | £234,347 |
| 2 Valley Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2002-12-12 | £262,973 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,383 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 | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CofE School of the Resurrection Pilgrim Drive , Beswick M11 3TJ | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Community Primary School Charlesworth Street , Beswick M11 3RE | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DR | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Meadow Primary School Lime Bank Street , Ardwick M12 6NS | - not rated | 889 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 | - not rated | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,449 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 | 4,579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One City Schools City-in-the-Community , Etihad Stadium M11 3FF | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 971 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Road Cafe | 284 Ashton New Road | 246 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Hospitality | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 531 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Public | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 531 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club -City at Home | Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Road | 531 yd | |
| Bonnie's | Hillkirk House, 6-8 Hillkirk Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary D's | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 371 yd | |
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mac's Stadium | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 371 yd | |
| Trap Diner | 6 Hillkirk Street | 601 yd | |
| Fish & Fire | 223 Ashton Old Road | 741 yd | |
| Fancy App | 40-46 Ashton Old Road | 973 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Sportcity, Ashton New Road | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| The East Manchester Academy GREY MARE LANE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 497 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 575 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Campus) ASHTON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 636 yd |
| East Manchester Leisure Centre EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE GREY MARE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Sportcity Fitness Studio (Closed) UNIT B SPORTSCITY UNIT B SPORTSCITY ASHTON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Connell Sixth Form College ALAN TURING WAY | 744 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 744 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.