Beckett Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7AS is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beckett Street, Manchester, M18 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 7AL, M18 7AD, M18 7AW, M18 7AR, M18 7AN, M18 7AP, M18 7AG, M18 7AT, M18 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 7AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 M18 7AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 45.2% | 43.1% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 45% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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%) 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 | 50.2% | 58.7% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.3% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 24.6% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 29.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 16.2% | 8.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33% 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 | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 31.1% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 28.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 19.5% | 14.3% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 37.7% | 33% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -48.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 58% | 52.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 21.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.6% | 52.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 10.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 36.6% | 6.5% | 30.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckett Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey 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 -43.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Beckett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-08-29 | £122,198 |
| 38 Beckett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-06-13 | £107,409 |
| 32 Beckett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-28 | £120,301 |
| 29 Beckett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-11-06 | £166,009 |
| 39 Beckett Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-12-16 | £87,818 |
M18 7AS area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Unemployed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester Glencastle Road , Gorton M18 7NE | - not rated | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Infant School Gorton , M18 7FU | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Junior School Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 3,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 870 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGW Wembley Restaurant | 572 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| Next Level Lounge | 576 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 660 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Ltd, Garratt Way | 185 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Hyde Road | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 580 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 607 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 607 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 668 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 67 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken n Pizza | 656 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| Ayaan's Chicken & Pizza | 656 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 173 yd | |
| Pizza Deluxe | 636 Hyde Road | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 246 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 332 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.