Madison Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8SD 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 Madison Street, Manchester, M18 8SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8SE, M18 8SB, M18 8SF, M18 8SA, M18 8SH, M18 8RP, M18 8SU, M18 8TA, M18 8RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M18 8SD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 49.1% | 43.3% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 43.3% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 47.8% | 57.2% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 24.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 25.3% | 21.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 18.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 25.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 6.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.1% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 11% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 22.7% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 20.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 62.3% | 38.1% | -24.2% | 81.4% | -43.3% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 48.7% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 48.8% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.4% | 76.7% | -35.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madison 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Madison Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-04-24 | £137,125 |
| 68 Madison Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-06 | £108,722 |
| 22 Madison Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-06-07 | £86,891 |
| 22 Madison Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-06-07 | £76,030 |
| 50 Madison Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-17 | £142,610 |
M18 8SD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8SD 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Higher Openshaw M11 1LR | 2out of 4 | 482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Varna Community Primary School Chisholm Street , Openshaw M11 2LE | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Clarendon Road , Audenshaw M34 5QA | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,012 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 108 yd | |
| Donkey Sancutary | E S T Manchester, Green Fold | 251 yd | |
| Rainbow Haven | St. Pauls Church, Abbey Hey Lane | 308 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 501 yd | |
| Golden Fish And Chips | 101 Constable Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 187 Abbey Hey Lane | 303 yd | |
| Higher Openshaw W M Club | 49 Stanley Street | 637 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 719 yd | |
| Lord Raglan | 1290 Ashton Old Road | 752 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 419 yd | |
| Baloch Pizza and Kebab House | 67 Constable Street | 466 yd | |
| Just Pizzas | 67a Constable Street | 476 yd | |
| Fun Fan | 47 Vine Street | 514 yd | |
| J's Kitchen | 1408 Ashton Old Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1270 Ashton Old Road | 747 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Lime Square, Ashton Old Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delamere Park Delamere Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Wright Robinson Leisure Abbey Hey Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 637 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Ashton Old Road) 22 LIME SQUARE 22 LIME SQUARE ASHTON OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre SILVERLACE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 870 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| St Anne'S Rc Primary School BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.