Midland Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 6LB 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 Midland Street, Manchester, M12 6LB 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 local area around M12 6LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.3% | 50.4% | 13.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 62.7% | 49.6% | -13.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 33.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 51.5% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 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 | 31.2% | 20% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 43% | 25.2% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 12.9% | -6.8% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 52% | 37.5% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 6.7% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 67.6% | 54.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 18.4% | 13.3% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 20.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 54.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 27.4% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 5.3% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 5.8% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Midland Street was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 984.2% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Midland Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 13 local areas in Ardwick and the 32nd 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 -99.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 14 Midland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2000-07-21 | £1,170,153 |
The percentage of student residents living in M12 6LB 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 | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Rostron Avenue , Ardwick M12 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Langport Avenue , Longsight M12 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,414 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 | 1,747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,028 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 | 4,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,800 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 | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret a Manger | BP Ardwick Service Station, Chancellor Lane | 137 yd | |
| Laziz Bakery Ltd | Unit 1, Thames Industrial Estate, Higher Ardwick | 345 yd | |
| Smash Mcr | Ardwick Kitchens, 42 Higher Ardwick | 357 yd | |
| Cypresshawk | Universal Square, Devonshire Street North | 382 yd | |
| Omani Eastern Cuisine | Unit 24, 1 Dark Lane | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 546 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming grill Suya | Car Wash, 38 Ashton Old Road | 163 yd | |
| Fancy App | 40-46 Ashton Old Road | 185 yd | |
| Chancellors Sandwich Bar | 2 Chancellor Lane | 201 yd | |
| Fryze | Unit 1C, Majid House, Higher Ardwick | 345 yd | |
| Molten Ice | Unit 1c Universal Building, 132-134 Higher Ardwick | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 425 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 592 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.