Bowness Street is in Stretford, Manchester and in Trafford district. M32 0FA is located in the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowness Street, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M32 0EA, M32 0EB, M32 0DZ, M32 0FB, M32 0ED, M32 0NS, M32 0DY, M32 0NP, M32 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M32 0FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 M32 0FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 49.1% | 51.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 33.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 54.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 42% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 78.8% | 71.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 81.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 81.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorse Hill & Cornbrook 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 -49.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-23 | £278,276 |
| 10 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2023-10-27 | £208,535 |
| 30 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-25 | £255,430 |
| 6 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-17 | £202,216 |
| 64 Bowness Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-07-28 | £230,030 |
| Full-Time Employee | 207 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 5,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann's RC Primary School Derbyshire Lane , Stretford M32 8SH | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Infant School Henshaw Street , Stretford M32 8BU | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Junior School Davyhulme Road East , Stretford M32 0XZ | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moss Park Infant School Moss Park Road , Stretford M32 9HR | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock High School Selby Road , Stretford M32 9PL | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Bradfield Road , Urmston M41 9PD | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,712 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,906 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 | 4,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Audley Avenue , M32 9TG | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egerton High School Kingsway Park , Urmston M41 7FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 55 High Lane , Chorlton M21 9FA | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe No.16 | 16 Moss Road | 393 yd | |
| Yeahman Carribbean | 63 Norway Street | 517 yd | |
| Victoria Court Lunch Club | 35 Victoria Court, Victoria Road | 537 yd | |
| Ricky's Kitchen | 38 Davyhulme Road East | 560 yd | |
| Luka's Mediterranean Restaurant | 32 Davyhulme Road East | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Sports and Social Club | Stretford Metro Sports Club, Moss Road | 393 yd | |
| Trafford Social Club | 68 Derbyshire Lane | 506 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Hotel | Gorse Hill Hotel, 886 Chester Road | 686 yd | |
| Melville Hotel | 35 Melville Road | 733 yd | |
| Cafe Bar Eight46 | 846 Chester Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smash Plug | 12b Moss Road | 393 yd | |
| Silver Palace | 22 Moss Road | 393 yd | |
| The Maharajaa | 12b Moss Road | 393 yd | |
| Treasure Chinese Takeaway | 58 Norway Street | 449 yd | |
| Zara Kebab House | 182a Davyhulme Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 1-5 Taylors Road | 685 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 5a Stretford Mall Extension, Stretford Shopping Mall, Chester Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Rc Primary School DERBYSHIRE LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA COURT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Nansen Park Nansen Close | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Stretford) STRETFORD MALL STRETFORD MALL ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.