Swallow Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 4GH is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swallow Street, Manchester, M12 4GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 4QH, M12 4QJ, M12 4GE, M12 4GD, M12 4QN, M19 3AQ, M19 2FH, M19 3AG, M12 4QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 4GH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M12 4GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 36.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 52.7% | 54.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4GH this area, 33.1% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 20.4% | -4.6% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 13.1% | 7.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.9% 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 | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 41.4% | 62.9% | 21.5% | 2.7% | 60.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 15.2% | 7.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -73.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, just 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 44.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.7% | 41.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 36.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 44.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 25.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 9% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13.4% | 1.2% | 12.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 73.6% | 6.5% | 67.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallow Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Levenshulme average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Swallow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-05-29 | £110,725 |
| 2 Swallow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-01-17 | £622,927 |
| 9 Swallow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-11-18 | £156,096 |
| 9 Swallow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-03-29 | £156,620 |
| 11 Swallow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-22 | £133,127 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 4GH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,807 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 | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert's RC Primary School Manchester Montgomery Road , Longsight M13 0PW | - not rated | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School 50 Hamilton Road , M13 0PE | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,366 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 | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban's Independent School Santley Street , Longsight M12 5RG | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iranian School of Manchester 86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 19 Albert Road , M19 2EQ | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Terrace Independent School 6 Ethel Terrace , Levenshulme M19 3NJ | - not rated | 806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshall Road Independent School 51 Marshall Road , Levenshulme M19 2EG | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's Your Flava | Unit C, 703 Stockport Road | 146 yd | |
| Jain Community Centre | 667-669 Stockport Road | 176 yd | |
| Diamond Desserts | 727 Stockport Road | 220 yd | |
| Khan Chapli Kebab | 739 Stockport Road | 257 yd | |
| Smokies | 723 Stockport Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennigans Sports Bar | 908 Stockport Road | 556 yd | |
| Station Hop | 815 Stockport Road | 563 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horse Shoe Inn, 14 Chapel Street | 678 yd | |
| Overdraught | 855 Stockport Road | 700 yd | |
| Cibus Manchester | 847-849 Stockport Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cherry | 717 Stockport Road | 182 yd | |
| Hong Kong Dragon | 76 Stovell Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Food Jungle | 735 Stockport Road | 257 yd | |
| Desi Style also T/as Pizza Station | 749 Stockport Road | 257 yd | |
| Levenshulme Bakery & Shawarma | 842 Stockport Road | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 990-998 Stockport Road | 777 yd | |
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 1,040 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Arcadia Leisure Centre (Closed) Yew Tree Avenue | squash courts | 426 yd |
| Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Yew Tree Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Levenshulme Swimming Pools LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS BARLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 890 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 968 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 1,077 yd | |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 1,089 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 185.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.