Old Birley Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M15 5RG is located in the Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Birley Street, Manchester, M15 5RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M15 5FW, M15 5FX, M15 4UW, M15 5TS, M15 5TA, M15 5TQ, M15 5FP, M15 5TD, M15 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M15 5RG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 64.9% | 17.0% | 51.0% | 13.9% |
| Male | 52.1% | 35.1% | -17.0% | 49.0% | -13.9% |
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 5RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.8% 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 | 73% | 92.8% | 19.8% | 37.9% | 54.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 4.9% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -39.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 1.7% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 36% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 6.9% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5RG this area, 2.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 4.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 68.4% | 55.6% | 16.9% | 51.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 23.1% | -34.3% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0.7% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 71.6% | 83% | 11.4% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 7.1% | 0.5% | -6.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 76.3% | 86.3% | 10.0% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 0.5% | -6.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 86.1% | 9.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Birley Street was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 552.6% higher than the Ardwick average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Old Birley Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Ardwick and the 34th lowest 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 -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 2 Old Birley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-03-17 | £183,284 |
| Apartment 5 2B Old Birley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-03-15 | £187,755 |
| 26 Old Birley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-04-28 | £154,670 |
| Apartment 2 2 Old Birley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-10-30 | £221,730 |
| 24 Old Birley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-12-18 | £182,392 |
M15 5RG 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 M15 5RG 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) | 324 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 342 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 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,592 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 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 964 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim By The Sea Cafe | 49 Old Birley Street | 112 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen Manchester | 49 Old Birley Street | 112 yd | |
| Birley Cafe | Brooks Building, Birley Fields Campus, 53 Bonsall Street | 228 yd | |
| Birley Kitchen | Birley Building, Birley Fields Campus, 53 Bonsall Street | 228 yd | |
| Zion Cafe | 339 Stretford Road | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit One | 49 Stretford Road | 218 yd | |
| The Union MMU | 21 Higher Cambridge Street | 725 yd | |
| Salutation Tavern | 12 Higher Chatham Street | 778 yd | |
| Bunny Jacksons | 1 Jack Rosenthal Street | 930 yd | |
| City Road Inn | 14 Albion Street | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | Unit 5, Bishops Corner, 321 Stretford Road | 109 yd | |
| Birley Fields Eatery | 164 Stretford Road | 218 yd | |
| Da Oli | Unit 6b, 26 Hulme High Street | 505 yd | |
| 606 Ltd | 4 Newcastle Street | 534 yd | |
| The Corner Plaice | 31 Hulme High Street | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Asda, 100 Princess Road | 670 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Isabella Banks Street | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid'S Rc Primary School ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRIDS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL ST WILFRID'S STREET | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Hulme Park ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Bold Street Sports Ground DRAYTON STREET | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Loreto College CHICHESTER ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Moss Side Leisure Centre MOSS LANE EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Trinity Sports Centre HIGHER CAMBRIDGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| St Brides Park CORNBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Manchester Aquatics Centre BOOTH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 38.7% |
| 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 | 61.3% |
| Median download speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.