Upper Brook Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M13 9LY is located in the Ardwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M13 9LU, M13 9AU, M13 0HB, M13 9LQ, M13 9JS, M13 9HU, M13 9FB, M13 9JJ, M13 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M13 9LY 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 | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 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 9LY, 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 | 77.3% | 89.3% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 51.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -36.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 56.9% | 58.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 9LY 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 | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 39.2% | 26.1% | 16.9% | 22.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 43.4% | -17.6% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.1% | -8.2% | 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 | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 23.7% | 33.6% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 32.9% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 5.5% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 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 | 32.2% | 37.5% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.7% | 45.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 40.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 37.5% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 50.7% | 6.5% | -44.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 3% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 12.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 41% | 34.6% | 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 Upper Brook Street was 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.7% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Upper Brook Street has the lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Ardwick and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-04-17 | £384,780 |
| 218 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1998-09-09 | £210,962 |
| 216 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1997-09-05 | £577,067 |
| 218 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1996-05-10 | £265,403 |
M13 9LY 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 9LY 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 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Denmark Road , Moss Side M15 6JS | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School Plymouth Grove West , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community 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 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 2,789 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 | 1,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,620 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 | 2,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 601 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 852 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 165 yd | |
| National Blood Service | Manchester Blood Centre, Plymouth Grove | 175 yd | |
| Starbucks | New St Mary's Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road | 219 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5-6, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 290 yd | |
| Manchester Royal Eye Starbucks City Labs | City Labs Old Building, Nelson Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Arms | 27 Grafton Street | 156 yd | |
| Big Hands Bar | 296 Oxford Road | 340 yd | |
| The Ford Madox Brown | Unit 3, Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Road | 376 yd | |
| Turing Tap also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 421-423 Oxford Road | 386 yd | |
| Kro Bar | 325 Oxford Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frosted Layers | 220 Upper Brook Street | 2 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road | 331 yd | |
| Abdul Hadi | 308 Oxford Road | 337 yd | |
| Sweating Chicken | 298 Oxford Road | 340 yd | |
| Hot Potato | Unit 2, University of Manchester Students Union, Steve Biko Building, Oxford Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 253 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 290 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Active Lifestyles Centre HAWSWORTH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 727 yd |
| Manchester Academy MOSS LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Webster Primary School DENMARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Trinity Sports Centre HIGHER CAMBRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Ardwick Leisure Centre STOCKPORT ROAD | 1,035 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.