Castle Quay is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M15 4NT is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Quay, Manchester, M15 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M15 4JT, M15 4JU, M15 4QG, M15 4SZ, M15 4SX, M15 4SY, M15 4EB, M15 4EG, M15 4SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M15 4NT is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 41.8% | 44.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 58.2% | 55.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 M15 4NT, 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 | 70.7% | 74.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 16.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) 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 | 71.7% | 65.3% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 27.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around M15 4NT this area, 0.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 79.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -17.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.2% | 79.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 45.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.6% | 84.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 89.1% | 81.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 80.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Quay was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 542.6% higher than the Deansgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Quay has the 2nd highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Deansgate and the 13th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suite 509 Castle Quay Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-06-20 | £497,067 |
| Apartment 313 Castle Quay Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-11 | £287,817 |
| Apartment 413 Castle Quay Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-03-01 | £283,433 |
| Suite 507 Castle Quay Chester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-12-20 | £629,776 |
| Apartment 412 Middle Warehouse Castle Quay, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2023-12-07 | £202,032 |
M15 4NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M15 4NT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,287 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 | 1,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Street Primary School 19 Silvercroft Street , M15 4ZB | - not rated | 181 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevassut County Primary School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royce Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,252 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 | 3,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 401 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Eight | Unit 1, Castle Quay, Chester Road | 0 yd | |
| Alberts Shed Dukes Grill also T/as Dukes 92 | Dukes 92, 19-25 Castle Street | 174 yd | |
| ATOMECA | Unit 1B, Owen Street | 259 yd | |
| Kitten Restaurant | Unit 3A, Deansgate Square, 9 Owen Street | 274 yd | |
| Chit n Chaat | Deansgate Square, 7 Owen Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunning and Price | The Wharf, 6 Slate Wharf | 77 yd | |
| Atlas Bar Cafe | 376 Deansgate | 369 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | Unit 3, Moho Building, Ellesmere Street | 370 yd | |
| The White Lion | 43 Liverpool Road | 408 yd | |
| The Deansgate | 321 Deansgate | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustik Bites | 343 Deansgate | 349 yd | |
| Rustik Bites Ltd | 343 Deansgate | 349 yd | |
| The Fish Hut | 27 Liverpool Road | 422 yd | |
| Hatty's | Unit 247, Deansgate Terrace, 235 Deansgate | 696 yd | |
| Gordons Kitchen | 293 Chester Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 4 Isabella Banks Street | 581 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 821 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Group PLC | 1 Spinningfields Square | 856 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 898 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Hulme Park ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 845 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.