Mancunian Way is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 6HN is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mancunian Way, Manchester, M12 6HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 6HW, M12 6HY, M12 6HE, M12 6DL, M12 6FZ, M1 2PY, M1 2PZ, M12 6EY, M1 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M12 6HN is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 34.2% | 40.9% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 65.8% | 59.1% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 6HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 81.5% | 73.7% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.2% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 62% | 56.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 33% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 6HN this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 76.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 76.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 42.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.1% | 72.5% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 82.9% | 67.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 67% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.7% | 37.2% | 25.5% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mancunian Way was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1039.4% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Mancunian Way has the 7th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 35th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement House Mancunian Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-10-31 | £712,160 |
M12 6HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M12 6HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,562 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 | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,001 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 | 3,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,634 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 | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 859 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 969 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 980 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Unit 24B, Piccadilly Station | 213 yd | |
| Hot Buttered & Co | 11 Baring Street | 215 yd | |
| Mia’s Arepas a Taste of Venezuela | 11 Baring Street | 215 yd | |
| Payal Indian Street Food | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 215 yd | |
| Burgerism | 11 Baring Street | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 334 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 483 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Hotel | 84 London Road | 536 yd | |
| Nômade Boteco’s lda | 84 London Road | 536 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 18-20 Fairfield Street | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuku Food at Freight Island | Freight Island, 11 Baring Street | 215 yd | |
| Honey Buns | Arch 7, Temperance Street | 222 yd | |
| Madina Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 414 yd | |
| Spicy Grill | 37 Higher Ardwick | 414 yd | |
| Treatry Bite | Kitchen 14, 1 Dark Lane | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 869 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 961 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 471 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 793 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.