Lilford Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5UD is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilford Close, Manchester, M12 5UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5JD, M12 5EG, M12 5JL, M12 5JR, M12 5TY, M12 5TZ, M12 5EY, M12 5ER, M12 5UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M12 5UD 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 5UD, 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,900 | 2023-07-07 | £301,191 |
| 8 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-10-21 | £270,244 |
| 9 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-18 | £231,772 |
| 2 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £214,995 | 2017-09-29 | £333,069 |
| 8 Lilford Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £186,995 | 2017-09-22 | £295,241 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5UD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 5,075 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 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy Parkhouse Street , Openshaw M11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,754 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 | 770 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,105 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 | 4,667 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 | 652 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Reas Diner | Unit 1, Ashbury Business Park, Gorton Road | 352 yd | |
| The Space Project | Vaughan Street | 379 yd | |
| Bridge College | Bridge College, Whitworth Street | 535 yd | |
| My Cake Lady Limited | 384 Hyde Road | 554 yd | |
| BCA Manchester Belle Vue Auction Centre | Adt Auctions Plc, Redgate Lane | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daley's Food Box | 565 Hyde Road | 555 yd | |
| Cabral's Ltd | 735 Ashton Old Road | 809 yd | |
| Couch Potato 2 | The Dresser Centre, 16 Whitworth Street | 859 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | 50 Colliery Street | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College - Openshaw Campus (Closed) Ashton Old Road | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| East Manchester Leisure Centre EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE EAST MANCHESTER LEISURE CENTRE GREY MARE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 72.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.