Lilford Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5JD 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 Lilford Close, Manchester, M12 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5UD, M12 5JL, M12 5EG, M12 5JR, M12 5TY, M12 5TZ, M12 5EY, M12 5HZ, M12 5TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M12 5JD is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 51.3% | 46.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 5JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 42.2% | 50.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 31.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.8% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 45.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 20% | 11.2% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.8% | 26% | -24.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 36.1% | 27.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 19.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.4% | 42.1% | -40.3% | 81.4% | -39.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 88.4% | 53.8% | -34.6% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 15% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 54% | -31.1% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 25.3% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilford 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,950 | 2005-01-24 | £116,069 |
| 1 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £7,500 | 1997-12-19 | £62,707 |
| 1 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,900 | 1996-08-08 | £249,991 |
| 1 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £6,000 | 1995-11-14 | £54,689 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5JD 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,801 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 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 4,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | - not rated | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 1out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 683 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,040 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 | 4,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 621 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Park School Cochrane Avenue , Longsight M12 4FA | - not rated | 1,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Reas Diner | Unit 1, Ashbury Business Park, Gorton Road | 330 yd | |
| The Space Project | Vaughan Street | 364 yd | |
| Bridge College | Bridge College, Whitworth Street | 516 yd | |
| My Cake Lady Limited | 384 Hyde Road | 573 yd | |
| BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre | Adt Auctions Plc, Redgate Lane | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 576 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 793 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 849 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | 50 Colliery Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| East Manchester Leisure Centre EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE GREY MARE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.