Seymour Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8NN 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 Seymour Street, Manchester, M18 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8JT, M18 8NG, M18 8NW, M18 8WL, M18 8FL, M18 8WN, M18 8WQ, M18 8WW, M18 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 34.1% | 45.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.5% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 20.6% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 19% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 22.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.6% | 68.4% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 78.7% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 78.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seymour 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Seymour Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-10-19 | £163,920 |
| 13 Seymour Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-12-15 | £196,395 |
| 11 Seymour Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-04-30 | £163,073 |
| 15 Seymour Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2019-07-24 | £242,279 |
| 9 Seymour Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,750 | 2019-01-18 | £136,092 |
M18 8NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar Nursery School John Street East , OL7 0NH | - not rated | 4,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | - not rated | 417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,242 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,741 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 | 830 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,084 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 | 428 yd | |
| Costas Cafe | F26, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East | 532 yd | |
| Four Seasons Inn | Unit M8, New Smithfield Market, Whitworth Street East | 562 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 568 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 664 yd | |
| Steelworks Tavern | 247 Gorton Lane | 702 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 795 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 873 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belboy | Unit 1, Froxmer Industrial Estate, Railway Street | 224 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 430 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 438 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 444 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 658 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol | 1216 Ashton Old Road | 693 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 729 yd | |
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 799 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Openshaw Park MEECH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.