Harrington Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M18 8UQ 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 Harrington Street, Manchester, M18 8UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M18 8UW, M18 8UP, M18 8UG, M18 8UH, M18 8UL, M18 8WF, M18 8UR, M18 8UZ, M18 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M18 8UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 40.8% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 51.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 24.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 29.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.4% | 62% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -19.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 88.7% | 72.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 13.3% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 72.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harrington 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Harrington Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2025-07-04 | £261,876 |
| 28 Harrington Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-12 | £210,837 |
| 39 Harrington Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-12-16 | £143,484 |
| 45 Harrington Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-05-09 | £134,895 |
| 43 Harrington Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-01-24 | £118,338 |
The percentage of student residents living in M18 8UQ 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Other | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Infant School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary School Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8PF | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Junior School Manchester Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7HS | - not rated | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Stelling Street , Gorton M18 8LW | 3out of 4 | 469 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 | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wright Robinson College Abbey Hey Lane , Gorton M18 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC High School Stopford Street , Higher Openshaw M11 1FG | - not rated | 1,536 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 | 1,959 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Area College Buckingham Road , SK4 4RA | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Pupil Referral Unit Abbey Hey Lane , Abbey Hey M18 8TJ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Settlement New Roundhouse , 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road M11 1JG | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 364 yd | |
| Prajitura Casei | 63 Wellington Street | 391 yd | |
| Gorton Mill Cafe also T/as Pure Coffee | Gorton Mill Cafe, Gorton Mill House, Abbey Hey Lane | 394 yd | |
| Taste of India | 658 Hyde Road | 406 yd | |
| Heaven Italian Cafe | Units 25 & 26, Gorton Retail Market, Garratt Way | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Cottage Inn | Vale Cottage Inn, 1 Croft Bank | 143 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 114 Cross Lane | 172 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 217 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 3 Fox Fold | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Village | 142 Chapman Street | 371 yd | |
| FLOC - Burgers, Wings & Desserts | 782 Hyde Road | 407 yd | |
| Sweet Fix MCR – Gorton | 782b Hyde Road | 407 yd | |
| Hungry Joe's | 163 Chapman Street | 407 yd | |
| Greek Food Cuisine | 433 Abbey Hey Lane | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Garratt Way | 456 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Garratt Way | 771 yd | |
| Mr Meng | 613 - 615 Gorton Road, North Reddish | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Playing Field ALSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Debdale) WALL WAY | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| King George V Park LONGFORD STREET | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Debdale Park DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION DEBDALE PARK BOWLING PAVILION HYDE ROAD | golf, grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Abbey Stadium ABBEY HEY FC ABBEY HEY FC GOREDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 867 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.