Freetown Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 4GN is located in the Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freetown Close, Manchester, M14 4GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 4GW, M14 4ND, M14 4GQ, M14 4GT, M14 4WB, M14 4NE, M14 4LZ, M14 4GG, M14 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M14 4GN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents 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 | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 4GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 60.4% | 45.7% | -14.7% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 36.2% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 45.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 22.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 34.5% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 32% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 29.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 12.8% |
| Other Black | 14.5% | 3.6% | -10.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 27.3% | 13.5% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -67.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.2% | -7.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 59.9% | 53.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 24.3% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14.7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 53.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 33% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 4% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 4.8% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freetown Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ardwick average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Freetown Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-04-08 | £130,230 |
| 7 Freetown Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-04-08 | £184,198 |
| 54 Freetown Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2014-02-14 | £84,818 |
| 4 Freetown Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2008-12-04 | £195,893 |
| 34 Freetown Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2007-08-01 | £227,623 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Primary School Denmark Road , Greenheys M15 6JU | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester Denmark Road , Moss Side M15 6JS | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont Primary School Claremont Road , Moss Side M14 7NA | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Alexandra Park M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CHS South 451 Mauldeth Road West , Chorlton M21 7SX | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,224 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,286 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 | 1,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Hospital School 3rd Floor School , Royal Manchester Children's Hospital M13 9WL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangi’s Fried Chicken Pizza Burger | 104 Great Western Street | 353 yd | |
| 14Forty | Heineken Manchester Brewery, Denmark Road | 408 yd | |
| Zara Mediterranean Restaurant | 97 Princess Road | 427 yd | |
| Imo Oluwa Restaurant & Bar | 117 Princess Road | 470 yd | |
| Red Sea Cafe Bar | 113 Princess Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indian Sports & Social Club | West Indian Sports And Social Club, Westwood Street | 256 yd | |
| Polish Parish Club | Polish Church Of Devine Mercy, Lloyd Street North | 289 yd | |
| The Claremont Hotel | Claremont Hotel, 116-124 Claremont Road | 685 yd | |
| The Ducie Arms | Ducie Arms, 52-54 Devas Street | 691 yd | |
| The Ford Madox Brown | Unit 3, Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverspoon Takeaway | 100 Great Western Street | 353 yd | |
| Tasty Fried Chicken | 104 Great Western Street | 353 yd | |
| Ayas mcr | 231 Great Western Street | 442 yd | |
| Jin Du | 135 Princess Road | 473 yd | |
| Panku Hulme | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 531 yd | |
| Shah Ji Super Store | 298-300 Claremont Road | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1-4, Horniman House, 399-401 Oxford Road | 945 yd | |
| Morrisons | Grafton House, 60 Grafton Street | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK MOSS SIDE COMMUNITY PARK GREAT WESTERN STREET | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Webster Primary School DENMARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 310 yd |
| Active Lifestyles Centre HAWSWORTH CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 497 yd |
| Manchester Academy MOSS LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Trinity Sports Centre HIGHER CAMBRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 1,008 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 | 51.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 51.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.