Carfax Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8LT 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 Carfax Street, Manchester, M18 8LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8LY, M18 8LQ, M18 8LZ, M18 8LW, M18 8WD, M18 8PL, M18 8PW, M18 8QB, M18 8LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49% | 52.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 51% | 47.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 8LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 26.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 33% | 7.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 22% | 12.5% | -9.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8LT this area, 32.5% 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 | 44.9% | 32.5% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 27.2% | 17.4% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 19.7% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 68.3% | 59.5% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 70.3% | 62.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 62.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 17.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 4.7% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carfax Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton & Openshaw 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 -37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Carfax Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-02-29 | £135,911 |
| 46 Carfax Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2023-12-01 | £143,588 |
| 42 Carfax Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-16 | £148,193 |
| 33 Carfax Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-02-12 | £113,019 |
| 21 Carfax Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2020-09-24 | £114,741 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 80 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 80 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 449 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 | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,526 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 969 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Brook School Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 164 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 175 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 300 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 370 yd | |
| Sivori's / Pete's Cafe | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 287 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 505 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 529 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 529 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 15 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 60 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 300 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 370 yd | |
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 300 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 535 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 882 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 | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.