Thames Industrial Estate is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 6DD is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thames Industrial Estate, Manchester, M12 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 6DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 42.3% | 48.3% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 57.7% | 51.7% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 6DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 54.1% | 52.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 35.5% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 55.4% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 29.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 3.2% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 24.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 14.6% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 31.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 10% | 1.9% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.9% 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 | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 26% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 23.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 35% | 17.9% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -63.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 65.6% | 59.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 58.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.2% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 4.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 39.5% | 6.5% | 33.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Industrial Estate 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5 Thames Industrial Estate, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2009-02-06 | £683,796 |
M12 6DD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M12 6DD 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,722 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 | 3,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laziz Bakery Ltd | Unit 1, Thames Industrial Estate, Higher Ardwick | 36 yd | |
| Smash Mcr | Ardwick Kitchens, 42 Higher Ardwick | 98 yd | |
| Manchester Piri Piri Ltd | Kitchen 11, Ghost X Kitchens, Capricorn House, 58-60 Higher Ardwick | 186 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | BP Ardwick Service Station, Chancellor Lane | 188 yd | |
| Omani Eastern Cuisine | Unit 24, 1 Dark Lane | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 425 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 1,030 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryze | Unit 1C, Majid House, Higher Ardwick | 36 yd | |
| Molten Ice | Unit 1c Universal Building, 132-134 Higher Ardwick | 36 yd | |
| Shan Burger Box | 42 Higher Ardwick | 98 yd | |
| Dua’s Grill | 42 Higher Ardwick | 98 yd | |
| Frenchy Tacos | Kitchen 6, 42 Higher Ardwick | 98 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 135 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Ardwick Leisure Centre STOCKPORT ROAD | 1,034 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.