Aked Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 4AN is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aked Close, Manchester, M12 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4AQ, M13 9AB, M13 9GZ, M12 4AL, M13 9HP, M13 9AH, M13 9GE, M13 9JH, M12 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M12 4AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 M12 4AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 51% | 55.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 25.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 7% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) 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 | 36.4% | 39.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 27.2% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 18% | 22.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 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 M12 4AN this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 31.1% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 28.2% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 12% | 1.7% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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 | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 12.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 41.1% | 38.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 58.5% | 60.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 17.9% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.7% | 62% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 25.9% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 2% | -15.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 5.4% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.3% | 6.5% | 25.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aked Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick 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 -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aked Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-05-19 | £184,241 |
| 21 Aked Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2009-12-14 | £296,079 |
| 15 Aked Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2006-12-07 | £139,638 |
| 37 Aked Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2006-10-04 | £210,786 |
| 7 Aked Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2005-07-29 | £268,786 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 4AN 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 | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School Plymouth Grove West , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Munch | Unit 12, Grove Village Parade | 76 yd | |
| Munch | 186 Stockport Road | 77 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 129 Stockport Road | 276 yd | |
| Taste the Love | Unit 21, Cariocca Enterprises, 2 Hellidon Close | 327 yd | |
| Frosted Layers | 40 Devonshire Street South | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Arms | 27 Grafton Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Shack | Grove Village Parade, 186a Stockport Road | 39 yd | |
| Calzone King | Unit 12, Grove Village Parade, 186 Stockport Road | 39 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 192 Stockport Road | 77 yd | |
| Subway | 168 Stockport Road | 77 yd | |
| Franguitos | Unit 76-77, Cariocca Enterprises, 2 Hellidon Close | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ardwick Leisure Centre STOCKPORT ROAD | 264 yd | |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Dean Trust Ardwick School STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 868 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.