Kirkmanshulme Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 7BA is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, M18 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5PS, M18 8BG, M18 8BN, M18 7BN, M18 8BB, M18 8AH, M18 8HA, M18 7BP, M18 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 7BA is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 57% | 44.4% | -12.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 43% | 55.6% | 12.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 7BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 50.4% | 46.3% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 44.5% | 16.3% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 43.3% | 57.1% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 9.4% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 3.2% | -6.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 43.7% | 16.7% | -27.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 40.1% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% 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 | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 46.9% | 39.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.5% | 25.6% | -42.9% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 83.3% | 53.9% | -29.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 30.9% | 20.1% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 53.1% | -27.9% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 21% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 52% | 6.5% | 45.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkmanshulme Lane 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-12-14 | £598,394 |
| Buzz Bingo Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-01-29 | £2,904,576 |
| Buzz Bingo Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,170,000 | 2019-02-14 | £2,874,008 |
| Rileys Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2017-07-07 | £725,333 |
| Gala Clubs Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,590,000 | 2014-12-19 | £2,754,060 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 7BA 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester Glencastle Road , Gorton M18 7NE | - not rated | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 359 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,154 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,115 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 | 5,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iranian School of Manchester 86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 1,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayan's world of American burger and chicken | 657 Hyde Road | 89 yd | |
| Hide Out Youth Zone | 1 Queens Avenue | 138 yd | |
| Millenium Bakery/Victoria Sandwiches | 50 Crossley Street | 271 yd | |
| Roots | 518 Hyde Road | 380 yd | |
| National Speedway Stadium also T/as The Shack | National Speedway Stadium Belle Vue Arena, 148 Kirkmanshulme Lane | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 0 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 562 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 562 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 2 Agnew Road | 627 yd | |
| Love Desserts Mcr | 157a Mount Road | 672 yd | |
| I love Crispy Chicken | 157c Mount Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 463 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 687 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Park QUEENSLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 704 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.