Delafield Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5SL is located in the Levenshulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Delafield Avenue, Manchester, M12 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5SJ, M12 5SP, M12 4QN, M12 4GN, M12 5SW, M12 5SE, M12 5SN, M12 5SH, M12 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 5SL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.9% | 47.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 39.5% | 39% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 56% | 11.9% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 50.6% | 44.2% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 40.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 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 5SL this area, 31.8% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 14.1% | 4.1% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.2% 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 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 52.5% | 73.1% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 70.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 16.6% | 6.2% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -75.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 26.2% 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 | 44.8% | 26.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -57.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.6% | 60% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 54.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22% 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 | 44% | 26.2% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -57.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 22% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 20.7% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 17.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.8% | 13.8% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.6% | 76.7% | -38.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 10.6% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 14.9% | 0.4% | 14.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 22.8% | 1.2% | 21.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 5.6% | 46.2% | -40.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 86.2% | 6.5% | 79.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Delafield Avenue 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Delafield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-04 | £147,425 |
| 2 Delafield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-01-26 | £136,118 |
| 10 Delafield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-09-11 | £108,535 |
| 7 Delafield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-01-04 | £141,581 |
| 8 Delafield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2015-09-17 | £151,226 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5SL 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 | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 5,449 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 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longsight Community Primary Farrer Road , Longsight M13 0QX | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Primary School Mount Road , Gorton M18 7GR | - not rated | 881 yd | Free schools | 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 | - not rated | 944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,864 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 | 2,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,656 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,610 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 | 4,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy 4-6 Park Grove , M19 3AQ | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 851 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 64 yd | |
| Jain Community Centre | 667-669 Stockport Road | 185 yd | |
| Diamond Desserts | 727 Stockport Road | 197 yd | |
| Khan Chapli Kebab | 739 Stockport Road | 230 yd | |
| Smokies | 723 Stockport Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hop | 815 Stockport Road | 566 yd | |
| Hennigans Sports Bar | 908 Stockport Road | 580 yd | |
| Horseshoe Inn | Horse Shoe Inn, 14 Chapel Street | 680 yd | |
| Overdraught | 855 Stockport Road | 714 yd | |
| Cibus Manchester | 847-849 Stockport Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Dragon | 76 Stovell Avenue | 69 yd | |
| Red Cherry | 717 Stockport Road | 149 yd | |
| Food Jungle | 735 Stockport Road | 230 yd | |
| Desi Style also T/as Pizza Station | 749 Stockport Road | 230 yd | |
| Levenshulme Bakery & Shawarma | 842 Stockport Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 990-998 Stockport Road | 803 yd | |
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Yew Tree Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Arcadia Leisure Centre (Closed) Yew Tree Avenue | squash courts | 480 yd |
| Levenshulme Swimming Pools LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS LEVENSHULME PUBLIC BATHS BARLOW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 770 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 884 yd | |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 891 yd | |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 913 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.