Rockhampton Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8UP 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 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, M18 8UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8UG, M18 8UW, M18 8UQ, M18 8UR, M18 8UZ, M18 8UH, M18 8PD, M18 8PB, M18 8UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M18 8UP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 57.9% | 9.3% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 42.1% | -9.3% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 8UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 52.2% | 57.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 28.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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.
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 26.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 10.8% | -11.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 6.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 76% | 58.3% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 81.7% | 65.9% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 65.7% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockhampton 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 -9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-17 | £150,708 |
| 45 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-10-18 | £35,099 |
| 11 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-02-23 | £155,985 |
| 17 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2023-08-24 | £118,968 |
| 43 Rockhampton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-03-31 | £142,148 |
M18 8UP 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 8UP 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,421 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 | 5,398 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 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal Broadacre Road , Gorton M18 7NY | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School for Girls Fairfield Avenue , Droylsden M43 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,813 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,010 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 | 1,198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Music Stuff Unit 2 , The Cuthbert Centre M11 2NA | - not rated | 1,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Chippy | 9 Cross Lane | 321 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 348 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 370 yd | |
| Taste of India | 658 Hyde Road | 392 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 137 yd | |
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 172 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 236 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 324 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 361 yd | |
| O Sabor Perfeito also T/as The Perfect Flavour | Unit P14, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 420 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 433 yd | |
| FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts | 782 Hyde Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 420 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 899 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 | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.