Bowers Street is in Ladybarn, Manchester and in Manchester district. M14 6SU is located in the Withington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Withington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowers Street, Ladybarn, Manchester, M14 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M14 6SY, M14 6ST, M14 6SX, M14 6TL, M14 6TJ, M14 6SZ, M14 6SR, M14 6TQ, M14 6TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M14 6SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.2% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.8% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.4% 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 | 76.1% | 74.4% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 48.2% | 55.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.1% | 27.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 75.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 80.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 81.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowers Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Withington 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bowers Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-12-18 | £253,859 |
| 5 Bowers Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-07-21 | £240,626 |
| 30 Bowers Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2024-10-31 | £245,943 |
| 24 Bowers Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-03-04 | £233,689 |
| 10 Bowers Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-10-13 | £274,007 |
M14 6SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6SU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldeth Road Primary School Mauldeth Road , Withington M14 6SG | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybarn Primary School Briarfield Road , Withington M20 4SR | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacias Community Primary School Alexandra Drive , Burnage M19 2WW | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cringle Brook Primary School 388 Slade Lane , M19 2HT | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnage Academy for Boys Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burnage Media Arts College Burnage Lane , Burnage M19 1ER | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,749 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 | 2,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanifah Small School Burnage Children's Centre , Broadhill Road M19 1AG | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Education 363 Wilmslow Road , M14 6XU | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Withington Girls' School Wellington Road , Fallowfield M14 6BL | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit Bridgelea Road , M20 3FB | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hart Road Pupil Referral Unit 195 Hart Road , Fallowfield M14 7BA | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reda Cafe | 113 Mauldeth Road | 94 yd | |
| Sanskruti Restaurant | 93-95 Mauldeth Road | 125 yd | |
| Good Faith Stores | 83 Mauldeth Road | 209 yd | |
| Ladybarn Community Centre/Hub | Ladybarn Community Centre, Royle Street | 379 yd | |
| Cheat Daze | 197 Mauldeth Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Social Club | 13 Green Street | 74 yd | |
| Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, 353 Wilmslow Road | 796 yd | |
| Nest | Basement And Ground Floor, 310 Wilmslow Road | 859 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 196 Burnage Lane | 882 yd | |
| The Great Central | Mayfair Court, 306 Wilmslow Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Fish & Chips | 111 Mauldeth Road | 97 yd | |
| Smashers | 122 Mauldeth Road | 135 yd | |
| Wok | 118 Mauldeth Road | 135 yd | |
| Tasties | 116 Mauldeth Road | 135 yd | |
| Floria Fried Chicken | 106 Mauldeth Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 105-109 Mauldeth Road | 90 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybarn Park PARSONAGE ROAD | tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Kingswood Park RICHMOND ROAD | tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Fallowfields Ltc 81-83 81-83 WELLINGTON ROAD | tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Burnage Academy For Boys BURNAGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| St Bernards Greenend Primary School BURNAGE LANE | 1,007 yd | |
| Armitage Sports Centre Armitage Sports Centre Armitage Sports Centre Moseley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.