Field Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8GT 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 Field Street, Manchester, M18 8GT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8RB, M18 8GS, M18 8QT, M18 8BF, M18 8QS, M18 8GA, M18 8RU, M18 8QN, M18 8GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8GT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents 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 | 48.9% | 56% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 44% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 M18 8GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 41.4% | 56% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 23.2% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 55.4% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 26.2% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 8GT this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 24% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 18.1% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 17.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.1% | 43.5% | -26.6% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 71% | 70.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 10.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 69.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-02-12 | £188,364 |
| 6 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2013-01-24 | £176,206 |
| 16 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2010-12-01 | £187,679 |
| 22 Field Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,040 | 2005-05-02 | £104,095 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,253 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 Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 665 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | - not rated | 1,301 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 | 1,972 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Old Road Independent School 1484 Ashton Old Road , Openshawe M11 1HL | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Progressive School 1524 Ashton Old Road , M11 1HN | - not rated | 977 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 | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavens Angels | 273 Abbey Hey Lane | 246 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 283 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 391 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 422 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 508 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 521 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 708 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 770 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 201 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 320 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 338 yd | |
| Fun Fan | 47 Vine Street | 574 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 780 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 908 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 968 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.