Slate Wharf is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M15 4SY is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slate Wharf, Manchester, M15 4SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M15 4SW, M15 4SZ, M15 4JJ, M15 4JS, M15 4SX, M15 4EB, M15 4EG, M15 4LG, M15 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M15 4SY is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 43.6% | 40.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 56.4% | 59.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 4SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.3% 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 | 86.7% | 88.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 50.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -36.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| 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 (91.6%) 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 | 63.3% | 57.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around M15 4SY this area, 2.6% 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 74.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.7% | 74.5% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 40.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.8% | 80.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 80.7% | 73.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 73.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slate Wharf was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 488.2% higher than the Deansgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Slate Wharf has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Deansgate and the 20th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Egerton House, 2 Slate Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-28 | £205,935 |
| Flat 12 Egerton House, 2 Slate Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-06 | £270,823 |
| Flat 3 Egerton House, 2 Slate Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-05-26 | £180,439 |
| Flat 2 Egerton House, 2 Slate Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-02-05 | £290,374 |
| Flat 3 Egerton House, 2 Slate Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2016-09-30 | £248,715 |
M15 4SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 132 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,666 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,871 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 | 3,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Eight | Unit 1, Castle Quay, Chester Road | 163 yd | |
| Alberts Shed Dukes Grill also T/as Dukes 92 | Dukes 92, 19-25 Castle Street | 269 yd | |
| Rump N Ribs | Unit 3, 73-83 Liverpool Road | 393 yd | |
| Emmeline Pankhurst (Vessel) | Castlefield | 393 yd | |
| Big Licks | 73-83 Liverpool Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunning and Price | The Wharf, 6 Slate Wharf | 104 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | Unit 3, Moho Building, Ellesmere Street | 254 yd | |
| Grosvesnor Casino | Grosvenor Casino, 5 Derwent Street | 484 yd | |
| The White Lion | 43 Liverpool Road | 485 yd | |
| Atlas Bar Cafe | 376 Deansgate | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustik Bites | 343 Deansgate | 499 yd | |
| Rustik Bites Ltd | 343 Deansgate | 499 yd | |
| The Fish Hut | 27 Liverpool Road | 518 yd | |
| Gordons Kitchen | 293 Chester Road | 638 yd | |
| Suya Republick and Grill | 303 Chester Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Isabella Banks Street | 738 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 750 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 786 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| Hulme Park ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 945 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 223.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.