Devonshire Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 4BB is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devonshire Street, Manchester, M12 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4AL, M12 4AQ, M13 9JH, M13 9AB, M13 9BS, M12 4AN, M13 9HY, M12 6SB, M13 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M12 4BB 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 4BB, 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 4BB 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 Devonshire Street 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesito House, 2 Devonshire Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2020-09-29 | £4,422,156 |
| Tesito House, 2 Devonshire Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £528,895 | 2017-08-07 | £730,346 |
| Tesito House, 2 Devonshire Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-03-03 | £510,014 |
| Tesito House, 2 Devonshire Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £518,525 | 2015-06-19 | £892,404 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 4BB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,371 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 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius RC Junior and Infant and Nursery School Addison Close , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9JR | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 572 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School Plymouth Grove West , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Medlock Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,157 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 | 3,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park School Cochrane Avenue , Longsight M12 4FA | - not rated | 704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Key Stage 3 PRU Richmand Park Centre , Crochane Avenue M12 4FA | - not rated | 704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Park School Cochrane Avenue , Longsight M12 4FA | - not rated | 704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | - not rated | 993 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | 129 Stockport Road | 115 yd | |
| Munch | 186 Stockport Road | 147 yd | |
| Burger Munch | Unit 12, Grove Village Parade | 148 yd | |
| Taste the Love | Unit 21, Cariocca Enterprises, 2 Hellidon Close | 152 yd | |
| Elite Food Brands Ltd | Unit 76-77, Cariocca Enterprises, 2 Hellidon Close | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Arms | 27 Grafton Street | 955 yd | |
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 192 Stockport Road | 147 yd | |
| Subway | 168 Stockport Road | 147 yd | |
| Franguitos | Unit 76-77, Cariocca Enterprises, 2 Hellidon Close | 180 yd | |
| Shake Shack | Grove Village Parade, 186a Stockport Road | 193 yd | |
| Calzone King | Unit 12, Grove Village Parade, 186 Stockport Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 781 yd | |
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 1,050 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Ardwick Leisure Centre STOCKPORT ROAD | 433 yd | |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 698 yd |
| Dean Trust Ardwick School STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 837 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.