Anson Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 5BQ is located in the Rusholme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Road, Manchester, M14 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 5DA, M14 5DX, M14 5PB, M14 5BZ, M14 5LY, M14 5PL, M14 5PJ, M14 5DF, M14 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M14 5BQ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 37.9% | 46.8% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 62.1% | 53.2% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 5BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 88% | 59.6% | -28.4% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.9% | 31.2% | 21.3% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.7% | 53% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.8% | 27.9% | -16.9% | 16.9% | 11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 43.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.2% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 8.3% | 1.1% | -7.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 20.8% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 61.7% | 46.3% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 60.3% | 59.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 12% | 8.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 25.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 59.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 20.3% | 17.2% | -3.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 6.2% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 14.9% | 11.0% | 1.9% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 28.9% | 6.5% | 22.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Anson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2014-10-21 | £883,265 |
M14 5BQ 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 M14 5BQ 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) | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Richmond Grove , Longsight M13 0BT | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School Plymouth Grove West , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Lincoln Grove , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Cromwell Range , Birch-in-Rusholme M14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,399 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 | 2,636 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 | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm Halls Kitchen | St Anselm Hall, Kent Road East | 35 yd | |
| J Dynasty | 17 Anson Road | 99 yd | |
| Ice Paradise | 151 Dickenson Road | 214 yd | |
| Mr Manakeesh | 159 Dickenson Road | 225 yd | |
| Dalton Ellis Halls Kitchen | Dalton Ellis Hall, Conyngham Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm Hall Cellar Club | St Anselm Hall, Kent Road East | 35 yd | |
| Victoria Park Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 714 yd | |
| Gilmer Hall Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 714 yd | |
| Three Sixty | 54-56 Wilmslow Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Fried Chicken | 185 Dickenson Road | 286 yd | |
| Urban Spice | 70 Hathersage Road | 634 yd | |
| CHICKANA'S chicken | 68 Hathersage Road | 634 yd | |
| Uncle B's Fish & Chips | 189 Wilmslow Road | 649 yd | |
| Istanbul | 187 Wilmslow Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 924 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores, 257 Upper Brook Street | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College LOWER PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 612 yd |
| The Manchester Grammar School OLD HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Dean Trust Ardwick School STOCKPORT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Fallowfield) ASHBURNE HALL ASHBURNE HALL OLD HALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.