Central Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M2 5WR 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 Central Street, Manchester, M2 5WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M2 5PE, M2 5QD, M2 3NG, M2 5GB, M2 5HT, M60 2WH, M2 5ND, M2 3NQ, M60 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M2 5WR 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 5WR, 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 5WR 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 Central Street was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 446.5% higher than the Deansgate average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Central Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Deansgate and the 18th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Central Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £10,594,271 | 2022-04-11 | £11,044,423 |
| 1 Central Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2015-12-11 | £11,467,391 |
M2 5WR 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 5WR 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Street Primary School 19 Silvercroft Street , M15 4ZB | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School Loxford Street , Hulme M15 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevassut County Primary School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ducie High School Lloyd Street North , Moss Side M14 4GA | - not rated | 2,377 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 | 778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,850 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 | 3,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,093 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 | 328 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digital Advantage Hanover Street , M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers | 2 Mount Street | 1 yd | |
| Tampopo | 16 Albert Square | 20 yd | |
| The Fountain House | The Memorial Hall, 14 Albert Square | 20 yd | |
| Rajdoot Manchester Tandoori | Carlton House, 18 Albert Square | 35 yd | |
| Friends Meeting House | 6 Mount Street | 44 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey Down | 18-22 Lloyd Street | 72 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, Heron House, 11-12 Albert Square | 74 yd | |
| Brewdog | 35 Peter Street | 99 yd | |
| The Albert Hall | Peter Street | 125 yd | |
| Sir Ralph Abercromby also T/as Dog House | 35 Bootle Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirleys Sandwich Bar | 48 Brazennose Street | 114 yd | |
| Topkapi Takeaway | 11-13 Bootle Street | 206 yd | |
| Wrights Fish & Chips | 86 Cross Street | 215 yd | |
| Subway | 55 Cross Street | 230 yd | |
| Hatty's | Unit 247, Deansgate Terrace, 235 Deansgate | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 55 Princess Street | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 58 Mosley Street | 387 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, 22 Cross Street | 427 yd | |
| House of Fraser | 98-106 Deansgate | 446 yd | |
| Tesco | St James Building, 63 Oxford Street | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 137 yd |
| The Midland PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| Budget Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 7-11 7-11 Lower Mosley Street | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Manchester) (Closed) Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 271 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Chepstow Street) CANADA HOUSE CANADA HOUSE CHEPSTOW STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.