Spring Gardens is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M2 1EN is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M2 4ST, M2 4AH, M2 2AW, M2 1AB, M2 2BE, M2 2AS, M2 1PB, M2 4PD, M2 4WU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M2 1EN is primarily male, with 60.5% of the population 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 | 37.7% | 39.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -11.5% |
| Male | 62.3% | 60.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 11.5% |
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 M2 1EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.6% 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 | 81.4% | 82.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 44.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -35.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 38.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around M2 1EN this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 63.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.2% | 79.5% | 7.3% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 71% | 55.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 30.1% | 20.8% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 57% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13309.1% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,220,000 | 2023-10-02 | £4,298,076 |
| Ground Floor Unit A, 40 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-14 | £110,100 |
| 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2004-12-15 | £688,771 |
M2 1EN area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 62 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 663 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Pacific | 50 Spring Gardens | 27 yd | |
| Habas | 43a Brown Street | 48 yd | |
| Philpotts | Unit 1, Lowry House, Spring Gardens | 54 yd | |
| Cibo | 43-45 Spring Gardens | 58 yd | |
| Maki & Ramen | Unit 2, 11 York Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beermoth | 40 Spring Gardens | 9 yd | |
| Browns | 1 York Street | 40 yd | |
| All Bar One | 73-79 King Street | 65 yd | |
| St James's Club | St James Club, 45 Spring Gardens | 71 yd | |
| Trove | Trove at Bloc, Ground Floor, Bloc Building, 17 Marble Street | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Five Take Away Food | 55 Spring Gardens | 139 yd | |
| Good Eats | Kiosk inside TESCO, 58-66 Market Street | 147 yd | |
| Gong Cha | 78 Market Street | 148 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 27 Cross Street | 188 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | 10a Arndale Centre, Market Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 158 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, 22 Cross Street | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 233 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Princess Street | 234 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 7-17 Market Street | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 132 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.