Barbirolli Square is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M2 3BG is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barbirolli Square, Manchester, M2 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M2 3WQ, M60 2DS, M1 5JF, M1 5FW, M1 5AN, M2 3NN, M1 5JW, M1 5EJ, M1 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M2 3BG is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 57.3% | 57.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 80% | 71.7% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.5% | 22.9% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 66.3% | 65.4% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3BG this area, 2.6% 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.7% | 68.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 13.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 9% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 64% | 53.5% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 49.7% 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 | 54.9% | 49.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 24.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11% 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 | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 17% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbirolli Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Deansgate 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 -99.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £47,585,000 | 2022-12-22 | £49,754,386 |
| Third Floor 101 Barbirolli Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £401,370 | 2018-07-18 | £538,735 |
M2 3BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M2 3BG 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 | 178 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Street Primary School 19 Silvercroft Street , M15 4ZB | - not rated | 959 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevassut County Primary School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School Rolls Crescent , Hulme M15 5FT | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 472 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 771 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzoku Ltd | 101 Barbirolli Square | 1 yd | |
| Chaat Cart | Society, 100 Barbirolli Square | 65 yd | |
| Dokes Piizzeria | Society, 100 Barbirolli Square | 65 yd | |
| Table Table | Bishopgate, 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | 78 yd | |
| Gio | 5-7 Lower Mosley Street | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocation & Co Manchester | Society, 101 Barbirolli Square | 2 yd | |
| Peveril of The Peak | 127 Great Bridgewater Street | 141 yd | |
| The Temple | 100 Great Bridgewater Street | 167 yd | |
| The Paramount | The Paramount, 33-35 Oxford Street | 179 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | The Circus, Oxford Street | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slap & Pickle Burgers @ Society Manchester | Unit 5, Society, Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square | 66 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 34 Oxford Street | 145 yd | |
| One Sushi | Basement, St James Buildings, 75 Oxford Street | 237 yd | |
| Lobongo Cafe | Unit 7, The Lock Building, 41 Whitworth Street West | 241 yd | |
| Loco Express | Arch 65, Whitworth Street West | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 221 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 Whitworth Street West | 266 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 4 Isabella Banks Street | 408 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Princess Street | 445 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 7-11 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | health and fitness suite | 76 yd |
| The Midland PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 129 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Chepstow Street) CANADA HOUSE CANADA HOUSE CHEPSTOW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 142 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 149 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.