Rumbold Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8GF is located in the Gorton & Abbey Hey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rumbold Street, Manchester, M18 8GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8QH, M18 8GE, M18 8QE, M18 8QJ, M18 8QN, M18 8QF, M18 8GD, M18 8GH, M18 8GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 8GF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 8GF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 35.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 47.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 M18 8GF this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 30.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 17.9% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 6.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 19% | 25.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 23.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 58.6% | 46.4% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 71.3% | 56.2% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 17.8% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 21.1% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 56.2% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.2% | 76.7% | -30.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 11.8% | 0.6% | 11.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rumbold Street was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 740.0% higher than the Clayton & Openshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rumbold Street has the lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Clayton & Openshaw and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rumbold Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-26 | £143,793 |
| 2 Rumbold Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-08-14 | £131,643 |
| 7 Rumbold Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-02-06 | £170,187 |
| 5 Rumbold Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-01-25 | £157,684 |
| 2 Rumbold Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £43,200 | 2014-03-31 | £96,077 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8GF 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,778 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 219 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 233 yd | |
| Heavens Angels | 273 Abbey Hey Lane | 431 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 607 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 471 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 659 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 662 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 694 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 135 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 157 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 191 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 471 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 693 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 804 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 858 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.