Dickenson Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 5HS 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 Dickenson Road, Manchester, M14 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 5JD, M14 5HU, M14 5HJ, M14 5HN, M14 5HL, M14 5JA, M14 5HR, M14 5HT, M14 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M14 5HS is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 40.1% | 46.5% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 59.9% | 53.5% | -6.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 5HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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 | 74.7% | 71.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 22.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 57.4% | 52.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.6% | 42.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 25.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 35.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 19% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 63.5% | 55.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 69.3% | 60.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 23.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 60.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 14% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27% | 6.5% | 20.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dickenson 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Dickenson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-07-03 | £608,227 |
| Flat 1 116 Dickenson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-02-15 | £396,881 |
| 118 Dickenson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2017-03-24 | £305,668 |
| 120 Dickenson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2011-07-28 | £293,559 |
| 116 Dickenson Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2008-06-09 | £426,790 |
The percentage of student residents living in M14 5HS 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) | 162 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,803 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 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme Cromwell Range , Birch-in-Rusholme M14 6HW | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heald Place Primary School Heald Place , Rusholme M14 7PN | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester Richmond Grove , Longsight M13 0BT | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Clarence Road , Longsight M13 0YE | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC Primary School Yew Tree Road , Rusholme M14 7PW | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul RC High School Denison Road , Victoria Park M14 5RX | - not rated | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community 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 | 521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,254 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 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNAP (School Non Attenders Project) Trinity House Community Resource Centre , Grove Close M14 5AA | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Grammar School Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crescent Community High School for Girls 272 Dickenson Road , Longsight M13 0YL | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester High School for Girls Grangethorpe Road , M14 6HS | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Cambian Birch House School 98-100 Birch Lane , Longsight M13 0WN | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Military Intelligence Battalion | 3f Langden House, Norman Road | 224 yd | |
| Cutee Cafe | 58 Dickenson Road | 245 yd | |
| St Anselm Halls Kitchen | St Anselm Hall, Kent Road East | 344 yd | |
| Kebab Shireen | 4 Rusholme Grove West | 365 yd | |
| Ice Paradise | 151 Dickenson Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm Hall Cellar Club | St Anselm Hall, Kent Road East | 344 yd | |
| Three Sixty | 54-56 Wilmslow Road | 632 yd | |
| Victoria Park Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 771 yd | |
| Gilmer Hall Bar | Hulme Hall, Oxford Place | 771 yd | |
| The Squirrel's Bar | Owens Park, Wilmslow Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle B's Fish & Chips | 189 Wilmslow Road | 434 yd | |
| Istanbul | 187 Wilmslow Road | 434 yd | |
| Middle East Grill | 548 Claremont Road | 464 yd | |
| Vegas Fried Chicken | 185 Dickenson Road | 494 yd | |
| Sadaf Restaurant & Cafe | 167 Wilmslow Road | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xaverian College LOWER PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| The Manchester Grammar School OLD HALL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Fallowfield) ASHBURNE HALL ASHBURNE HALL OLD HALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Manchester High School For Girls GRANGETHORPE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Victoria Baths HATHERSAGE ROAD | swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Platt Fields Park PLATT FIELDS PARK PLATT FIELDS PARK WILMSLOW ROAD | cycling, tennis courts | 969 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 | 1,033 yd |
| Momentum Leisure Club (Manchester) (Closed) Hathersage Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Fallowfields BIRCHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.