Ruskin Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 4DG is located in the Moss Side electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, M14 4DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 4DR, M14 4DE, M14 4DS, M14 4DF, M14 4DH, M14 4DD, M14 4BZ, M14 4DB, M14 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M14 4DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 53% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 55% | 47% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 M14 4DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 67.9% | 71.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 21.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 52.7% | 53.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.3% | 33% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 32.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 9% | 1.9% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36% 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% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 38.5% | 36% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -45.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 53.1% | 58% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 21.9% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 58.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 12% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fallowfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2021-06-25 | £216,735 |
| 59 Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £222,800 | 2020-08-11 | £317,633 |
| 73 Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2019-04-08 | £278,000 |
| 51 Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-05 | £258,605 |
| 55 Ruskin Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-03-29 | £232,358 |
The percentage of student residents living in M14 4DG 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) | 137 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Infant School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heald Place Primary School Heald Place , Rusholme M14 7PN | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Islamia School 42 Great Southern Street , M14 4EZ | - not rated | 208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School Monton Street , Moss Side M14 4GP | - not rated | 417 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | - not rated | 745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SNAP (School Non Attenders Project) Trinity House Community Resource Centre , Grove Close M14 5AA | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinc College Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admas Cafe | 317 Great Western Street | 87 yd | |
| Blue Nile Cafe | 319 Great Western Street | 87 yd | |
| Zama Cafe | 354 Great Western Street | 113 yd | |
| Crescent Cafe | 358 Great Western Street | 113 yd | |
| Ashwag Cafe | 360 Great Western Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Parish Club | Polish Church Of Devine Mercy, Lloyd Street North | 361 yd | |
| Three Sixty | 54-56 Wilmslow Road | 587 yd | |
| Turing Tap also T/as Loco Loco, El Rodeo, Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 421-423 Oxford Road | 631 yd | |
| The Ford Madox Brown | Unit 3, Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Road | 652 yd | |
| Victoria Park Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayas mcr | 231 Great Western Street | 190 yd | |
| WFC Whole Fried Chicken | 331 Great Western Street | 302 yd | |
| Gong Cha - Wilmslow Road | Unit 5, Mayfair Court, 10 Wilmslow Road | 442 yd | |
| Big Johns Wilmslow Road | 7 Wilmslow Road | 470 yd | |
| Sara Corner Takeaway | 390 Claremont Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Ji Super Store | 298-300 Claremont Road | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 828 yd | |
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 853 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Academy MOSS LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Webster Primary School DENMARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 482 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Active Lifestyles Centre HAWSWORTH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK GREAT WESTERN STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Xaverian College LOWER PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Manchester Metropolitan University (Platt Lane Sports Complex) PLATT LANE COMPLEX PLATT LANE COMPLEX YEW TREE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.