Leftbank is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M3 3AL is located in the Deansgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 3AL, M3 3AN, M3 3AG, M3 3AH, M3 5EN, M3 3AE, M3 3AF, M3 3AQ, M3 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 3AL is primarily male, with 58.4% 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 | 38.8% | 41.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 61.2% | 58.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
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 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.5% 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 | 67.6% | 71.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 18.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 70.4% | 63.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 M3 3AL 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 75.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 72.6% | 69.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 10.1% | 6% | -4.1% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 70.9% | 65.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 65% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 7.3% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 11.5% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 6.3% | 0.1% | 6.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leftbank 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 -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 909 18 Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-06-20 | £302,139 |
| Apartment 1007 18 Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-03-19 | £189,093 |
| Apartment 1213 18 Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-12-15 | £509,128 |
| Apartment 908 18 Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-08-09 | £360,457 |
| Apartment 1305 18 Leftbank, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-11-02 | £425,844 |
M3 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M3 3AL 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 3AL 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 | 165 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 70 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,107 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 CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 500 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 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Birchvale Close , M15 5BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,729 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,275 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 | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubhouse | Unit A1 and A2, Irwell Square | 31 yd | |
| Clubhouse also T/as Basic Kneads | Unit A1/A2 Left Bank, Irwell Square | 31 yd | |
| Itsu | Unit 1, 1 Hardman Boulevard | 108 yd | |
| Nat West also T/as Baxter Storey | 3 Hardman Boulevard | 123 yd | |
| The Foodwell XYZ | XYZ, 2 Hardman Boulevard | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side Street Studio | Astley House, 23 Quay Street | 260 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 2 Gore Street | 318 yd | |
| Joule | Unit 2 Halogen House, 217 Chapel Street | 324 yd | |
| The Alchemist | 3 Hardman Street | 329 yd | |
| The Blues Kitchen | 13 Quay Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | First Floor, The Bayley, 21 New Bailey Street | 303 yd | |
| French Taco'o | within Copperhead Hotel, 187-189 Chapel Street | 348 yd | |
| Caribbean Flavas | within Copperhead Hotel, 187-189 Chapel Street | 348 yd | |
| Roast House | 144 Chapel Street | 428 yd | |
| Street Guys Mcr | 6-7 Butter Lane | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 135 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Group PLC | 1 Spinningfields Square | 227 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 278 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 308 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 791 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 242.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.