Dryden Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M13 9AU is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dryden Street, Manchester, M13 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M13 9JJ, M13 9SB, M13 9SL, M13 9ES, M13 9JS, M13 9SA, M13 9TG, M13 9EX, M13 9XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M13 9AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 M13 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.3% 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 | 81.7% | 89.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 51.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.2% | 7.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -36.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.4% | 58.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 M13 9AU this area, 6.3% 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 1.3% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36.6% | 39.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 22.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 43.4% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% 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 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 28.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 32.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 38.7% | 32.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 37.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.7% | 45.7% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 40.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 37.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 25.5% | 6.5% | -19.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 3% | -6.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 41% | 33.8% | 1.9% | 39.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.5% | 76.7% | -34.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 23.2% | 0.3% | 22.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 14.3% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryden Street was 0.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.7% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Dryden Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 14 local areas in Ardwick and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 100 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dryden Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £276,500 | 2016-10-28 | £497,521 |
| 15 Dryden Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2011-03-02 | £527,511 |
| 23 Dryden Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2011-02-16 | £509,765 |
| 21 Dryden Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £215,000 | 2011-01-17 | £517,489 |
| 25 Dryden Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2010-07-28 | £577,963 |
M13 9AU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M13 9AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 619 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 166 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius RC Junior and Infant and Nursery School Addison Close , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9JR | - not rated | 171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Medlock Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Denmark Road , Moss Side M15 6JS | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 618 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinc College Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 630 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | - not rated | 663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 897 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Grove Restaurant | 65 Plymouth Grove | 99 yd | |
| Downstair Cafe | 72a Kincardine Road | 191 yd | |
| National Blood Service | Manchester Blood Centre, Plymouth Grove | 256 yd | |
| Tai Wu Restaurant | 81-97 Upper Brook Street | 336 yd | |
| Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room | Elizabeth Gaskell House, 84 Plymouth Grove | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Arms | 27 Grafton Street | 361 yd | |
| Kro Bar | 325 Oxford Road | 468 yd | |
| Big Hands Bar | 296 Oxford Road | 517 yd | |
| 532 Bar & Kitchen | University of Manchester Students Union, Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road | 524 yd | |
| The Ford Madox Brown | Unit 3, Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Layers | 220 Upper Brook Street | 232 yd | |
| Mcr Citadel Takeaway | 60 Stockport Road | 393 yd | |
| Supreme Grill | 58 Stockport Road | 393 yd | |
| Arizona Fried Chicken | 76 Stockport Road | 393 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 72 Stockport Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 463 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 896 yd |
| Active Lifestyles Centre HAWSWORTH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 912 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Sugden Sports Centre GROSVENOR STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 yd |
| Ardwick Leisure Centre STOCKPORT ROAD | 987 yd | |
| Trinity Sports Centre HIGHER CAMBRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.