Mosley Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M2 3LQ is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M2 3FX, M2 4EG, M1 4DA, M1 4LB, M1 4AB, M1 4LX, M1 4HQ, M2 4EQ, M1 4HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M2 3LQ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 44.9% | 45.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 55.1% | 54.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 3LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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 | 78.9% | 71% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 21.6% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (93%) 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 | 63.3% | 64.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 28.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3LQ this area, 2.1% 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 73.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.8% | 73.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 39.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 22.4% | 5.8% | -16.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 54.1% | 60.6% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 16.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 51% | 53.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 15.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 26.4% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51% | 53.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 19.4% | 9.2% | -10.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.3% | 14.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 12.6% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 17.1% | 0.1% | 17.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mosley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Deansgate average.
Mosley Street has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Deansgate and the 41st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Manchester .
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 -82.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77A Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,840,000 | 2022-06-28 | £4,090,760 |
| 79 Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,825,000 | 2015-07-08 | £8,506,008 |
M2 3LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3LQ 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 | 181 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 1,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,898 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 | 2,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,145 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Community school | 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 | 329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 997 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Northern College of Music 124 Oxford Road , M13 9RD | - not rated | 1,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | 80 Mosley Street | 57 yd | |
| The Vienna Coffee House Limited | Ground Floor Unit 5, Abbey House, 74 Mosley Street | 57 yd | |
| Bandibul | 77 Princess Street | 77 yd | |
| Manchester Art Gallery | Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street | 84 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 St Peter's Square | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterhouse | 67-71 Princess Street | 77 yd | |
| City Arms | City Arms, 48 Kennedy Street | 120 yd | |
| The Vine | 42-44 Kennedy Street | 120 yd | |
| Seven Oaks | 5 Nicholas Street | 128 yd | |
| Directors Box also T/as K-Town and Chik Box & Locked and Loaded | 37 Booth Street | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Flamin Grill | 88 Portland Street | 179 yd | |
| Janam Fast Food | 78 Portland Street | 185 yd | |
| Sushi Mami | 111 Portland Street | 217 yd | |
| Take Five Take Away Food | 55 Spring Gardens | 231 yd | |
| Sweating Chicken Express | 52 Portland Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 169 yd | |
| Tesco | 55 Princess Street | 197 yd | |
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 323 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51 Whitworth Street West | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| The Midland PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Budget Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 7-11 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Chepstow Street) CANADA HOUSE CANADA HOUSE CHEPSTOW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Manchester) BRIDGEWATER HOUSE BRIDGEWATER HOUSE WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Whitworth St) REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 REGENCY HOUSE 36-38 WHITWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 495 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.