Drayton Street is in Hulme, Manchester and in Manchester district. M15 5LL is located in the Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M15 5LN, M15 5LP, M15 5LQ, M15 4JG, M15 5QH, M15 5DY, M15 5RP, M15 5HR, M15 5YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M15 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 36.7% | 48% | 11.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 63.3% | 52% | -11.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 5LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.7% 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 | 70.6% | 72.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 34.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 21% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 55.8% | 61.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5LL this area, 7.7% 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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 4.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 26.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 57.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 0.7% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.3% | 55.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 10.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 62.4% | 58.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 58.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Street 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Drayton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-20 | £268,543 |
| 51 Drayton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-11-12 | £154,307 |
| 43 Drayton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-25 | £201,469 |
| 75 Drayton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2022-11-14 | £173,699 |
| 30 Drayton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-13 | £335,475 |
The percentage of student residents living in M15 5LL 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 | 107 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Education | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Adscombe Street , Alexandra Park M16 7AQ | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School Wilbraham Road , Whalley Range M16 8GW | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,033 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 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's College Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8HX | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jambo Living Well Tea Room | Sharon Youth Association, Chorlton Road | 282 yd | |
| Smash Bros | 381a Stretford Road | 328 yd | |
| Zion Cafe | 339 Stretford Road | 427 yd | |
| Limelight cafe | Limelight, 1 St Brides Way | 480 yd | |
| Kath Locke Centre also T/as Juds Cafe | 123 Moss Lane East | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit One | 49 Stretford Road | 798 yd | |
| St Alphonsus Parish Centre | 2 Powell Street | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Takeaway | 408 Stretford Road | 348 yd | |
| Biryani House | Apartment 45, Aura Court, 1 Percy Street | 399 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 17 Moss Lane West | 450 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 1a Moss Lane West | 450 yd | |
| Taftan Tandoori | 178-180 Chorlton Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 792 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Upper Chorlton Road | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 307 yd | |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Hulme Park ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 772 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.