Garlick Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8UB 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 Garlick Street, Manchester, M18 8UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8UD, M18 8UU, M18 7FB, M18 8BE, M18 8TZ, M18 8UA, M18 8UE, M18 8TY, M18 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.9% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.1% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 45.5% | 42.6% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 34.7% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 27.8% | 47.2% | 19.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 23.4% | 15.4% | -8.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 5.7% | -8.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 24.4% | -22.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 27.4% | 19.7% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 16.2% | 15.0% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.3% | 51.5% | -33.8% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 88.5% | 58.8% | -29.7% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 11.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 59.4% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.3% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 12.3% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garlick 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 -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Garlick Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-12-07 | £194,926 |
| 18 Garlick Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,950 | 2022-01-28 | £86,902 |
| 30 Garlick Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-11-20 | £182,376 |
| 9 Garlick Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-11-06 | £196,632 |
| 10 Garlick Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2020-10-30 | £153,941 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,181 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 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,713 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of India | 658 Hyde Road | 145 yd | |
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 228 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 229 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 239 yd | |
| Sivori's / Pete's Cafe | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 204 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 204 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 234 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 334 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 229 yd | |
| Sweet Corn Spices with Honey | Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 265 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 558 Hyde Road | 280 yd | |
| Pizza Deluxe | 636 Hyde Road | 280 yd | |
| California Pizza | 630 Hyde Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 229 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 527 yd | |
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.