Parsonage Gardens is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M3 2LF 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 Parsonage Gardens, Manchester, M3 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 2PW, M3 2DF, M3 2DD, M3 2DE, M3 2NH, M3 2HS, M3 2ER, M3 2QG, M3 2PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M3 2LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 44.1% | 49.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55.9% | 50.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 54.7% | 56.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 30.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.5% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 64.3% | 63.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2LF this area, 3.7% 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 73.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 73.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 40.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 88.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 78.3% | 73.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 17.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 73.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsonage Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick 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 -12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Floor Arkwright House Parsonage Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £11,050,000 | 2014-05-07 | £21,263,468 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 891 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 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,200 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,553 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 | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,206 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 | 3,704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,467 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 | 478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 925 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution, Arkwright House | Arkwright House, Parsonage Gardens | 1 yd | |
| Wah Ji Wah | 37 King Street West | 43 yd | |
| Whey2Gain Ltd | Cardinal House, 20 St Mary's Parsonage | 56 yd | |
| Essys also T/as Essis Ltd | 31-33 King Street West | 86 yd | |
| Gaucho | 2a St Mary's Street | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One | 80 Deansgate | 116 yd | |
| Mulligans | 12 Southgate | 141 yd | |
| Point Blank Shooting | 78 Deansgate | 143 yd | |
| The Botanist | 78 Deansgate | 143 yd | |
| Mojo | 59 Bridge Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Guys Mcr | 6-7 Butter Lane | 116 yd | |
| Pizza Place | 118-124 Deansgate | 127 yd | |
| Subway | 71 Deansgate | 158 yd | |
| God Father Pizza | 95 Chapel Street | 281 yd | |
| Bento King - M3 store | 75 Chapel Street | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Fraser | 98-106 Deansgate | 116 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 195 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, 22 Cross Street | 319 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 319 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| The Midland PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 681 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 | 69.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.