Birch Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5NT is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birch Street, Manchester, M12 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5NX, M12 5WX, M12 5NS, M12 5HT, M12 5FL, M12 5HR, M12 5PY, M12 5HG, M12 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M12 5NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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% | 42.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 36.7% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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% | 49.1% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 20% | 14.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 5NT this area, 38.1% 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50.8% | 38.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 22.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 15% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 82.4% | 46.1% | -36.3% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 68.1% 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% | 68.1% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 68.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.6% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Birch Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2022-11-10 | £127,485 |
| 52 Birch Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-01-19 | £244,029 |
| Travelodge Hotels Ltd Birch Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,725,000 | 2015-07-27 | £4,839,073 |
| 46 Birch Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2013-07-16 | £113,951 |
| 48 Birch Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2012-08-24 | £100,917 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,387 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 | 857 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,219 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 | 4,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 929 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre | Adt Auctions Plc, Redgate Lane | 277 yd | |
| My Cake Lady Limited | 384 Hyde Road | 439 yd | |
| Millenium Bakery/Victoria Sandwiches | 50 Crossley Street | 704 yd | |
| Hide Out Youth Zone | 1 Queens Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Marco Reas Diner | Unit 1, Ashbury Business Park, Gorton Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 841 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 183 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 944 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 944 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 966 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 836 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.