Victoria Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M3 1ST is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 1AZ, M4 3ES, M3 5AS, M4 3TR, M3 7NJ, M3 7NN, M3 7NH, M3 2BA, M3 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 1ST is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 45.6% | 45.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 54.4% | 54.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 M3 1ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.3% 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 | 81.4% | 82.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 44.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -35.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 2.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 60.5% | 57.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 M3 1ST this area, 4.5% 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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 5.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 32.5% | 24.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 44.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 79.5% | 65.1% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 74.7% | 68.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 68.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 12.9% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2136.4% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 14th highest crime rate of 96 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 -100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 - 46 Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-09-01 | £381,879 |
| Apartment 1 42 - 46 Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-10-18 | £225,799 |
| Apartment 1 Britannic Buildings, 42 - 46 Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-08-12 | £226,070 |
| Apartment 1 Britannic Buildings, 42 - 46 Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,000 | 2008-06-24 | £199,516 |
| Apartment 4 Britannic Buildings, 42 - 46 Victoria Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-05-16 | £236,466 |
M3 1ST 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 M3 1ST area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 189 |
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 1,028 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 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,929 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 | 2,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 3,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 540 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,763 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altered Cafe | 10 Cateaton Street | 17 yd | |
| Mowgli Street Food | Unit 16 Level 2, The Triangle, Hanging Ditch | 108 yd | |
| Cosy Club Manchester | Unit 3, The Triangle, Hanging Ditch | 132 yd | |
| Vapiano | Exchange Square | 132 yd | |
| Banyan | Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Anchor | 4-8 Cateaton Street | 41 yd | |
| Sinclairs Oyster Bar | Sinclairs Oyster Bar, 2 Cathedral Gates | 61 yd | |
| Old Wellington | Old Wellington Inn, 4 Cathedral Gates | 62 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, 62-66 Deansgate | 251 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | The Moon Under Water, 68-74 Deansgate | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | Kiosk 5, Food Court, Arndale Centre | 258 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bars | 10a Arndale Centre, Market Street | 258 yd | |
| Subway | K7 Food Chain Arndale Centre, Market Street | 275 yd | |
| Subway | Unit U16, Arndale Centre, Market Street | 275 yd | |
| Hasty Tasty Pizza | Unit U17A Arndale Centre, Market Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Nichols | 21 New Cathedral Street | 100 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 7-17 Market Street | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, 22 Cross Street | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 491 yd | |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 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.