Ardwick Green North is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 6DL 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 Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 6HE, M12 6FZ, M13 9XE, M12 6HN, M12 6EY, M1 7JE, M12 6ER, M12 6EZ, M12 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M12 6DL 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 6DL, 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 Ardwick Green North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A Ardwick Green North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-23 | £225,000 |
| 29 Ardwick Green North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2021-01-19 | £562,174 |
| 27 Ardwick Green North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-09-24 | £507,647 |
| 29A Ardwick Green North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-11-09 | £488,593 |
| 29A Ardwick Green North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-03-26 | £379,887 |
M12 6DL 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 6DL 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 | 1,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,802 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 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,948 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 | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,785 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 736 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 877 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 934 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 | 1,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projekts MCR | Projekts Skateboard, 97 London Road | 322 yd | |
| Hot Buttered & Co | 11 Baring Street | 348 yd | |
| Mia’s Arepas a Taste of Venezuela | 11 Baring Street | 348 yd | |
| Payal Indian Street Food | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 348 yd | |
| Burgerism | 11 Baring Street | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 421 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 612 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Hotel | 84 London Road | 642 yd | |
| Nômade Boteco’s lda | 84 London Road | 642 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 18-20 Fairfield Street | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 334 yd | |
| Spicy Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 334 yd | |
| Fuku Food at Freight Island | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 348 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 361 yd | |
| Friez | Kitchen 19, Capricorn house, 58-60 Higher Ardwick | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 435 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 750 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.