The Waterfront is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M11 4AY is located in the Clayton & Openshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Waterfront, Manchester, M11 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M11 4AU, M11 4TF, M11 4TG, M11 4AF, M11 4TE, M11 4TP, M11 4TL, M11 4TD, M11 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M11 4AY is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 44% | 46.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 56% | 53.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 4AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 63.3% | 72.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 13.9% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 1.3% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.9% | 50.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.8% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 11.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 58.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3.3% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 13.5% | 7.8% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 65.8% | 73.5% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 62.7% | 69.8% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 6.2% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 3.1% | -5.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 68.9% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 18.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 5.5% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Waterfront 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 -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 24 6 The Waterfront, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-23 | £166,682 |
| Apartment 11 6 The Waterfront, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2025-11-28 | £119,730 |
| Apartment 8 6 The Waterfront, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-08 | £180,171 |
| Apartment 4 6 The Waterfront, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-09-25 | £178,645 |
| Apartment 5 6 The Waterfront, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,100 | 2023-02-16 | £209,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensbury Community School Tartan Street , Clayton M11 4EG | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CofE School of the Resurrection Pilgrim Drive , Beswick M11 3TJ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DR | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Community Primary School Charlesworth Street , Beswick M11 3RE | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | - not rated | 1,167 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 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 800 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,141 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 | 4,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Community school | 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 | 556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Youth Services Restart Manchester , Alexander House (Gate 2 - Unit 3) M40 2XP | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 2 Gibbon Street | 133 yd | |
| ASDA - Customer Cafe (Compass) | Asda Eastlands Sportscity, Ashton New Road | 263 yd | |
| Co-op Live Arena | 1 Sportcity Way | 434 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - Academy Kitchen | City Football Academy, 400 Ashton New Road | 435 yd | |
| Manchester City Football Club - First Team Kitchen | City Football Academy, 400 Ashton New Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 610 yd | |
| Mary D's | 13 Grey Mare Lane | 619 yd | |
| The Grove Inn | 652 Ashton New Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The English Chippy | 46 Midlothian Street | 434 yd | |
| Spicy Mango | 575a Ashton New Road | 510 yd | |
| Biggys Manchester Ltd | 575 Ashton New Road | 549 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chippy | 591 Ashton New Road | 549 yd | |
| Hawkins | 584 Ashton New Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Sportcity, Ashton New Road | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hsbc National Cycling Centre NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE NATIONAL CYCLING CENTRE STUART STREET | cycling | 268 yd |
| Sportcity Fitness Studio (Closed) UNIT B SPORTSCITY UNIT B SPORTSCITY ASHTON NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Campus) ASHTON NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 603 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 717 yd |
| The East Manchester Academy GREY MARE LANE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Connell Sixth Form College ALAN TURING WAY | 877 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.