Edgehill Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 1BB is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edgehill Street, Manchester, M4 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 1ED, M4 1PB, M4 1EA, M4 1DY, M4 1PY, M4 1PE, M4 1ES, M4 1DZ, M4 1FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 1BB is primarily male, with 60.5% 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 | 37.7% | 39.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -11.5% |
| Male | 62.3% | 60.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 11.5% |
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 M4 1BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.6% 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 | 81.4% | 82.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 44.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -35.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 38.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 M4 1BB this area, 6.4% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 63.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.2% | 79.5% | 7.3% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 71% | 55.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 30.1% | 20.8% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 57% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgehill Street was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13309.1% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgehill Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 Northpoint House, 5 Edgehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2017-09-15 | £348,817 |
| Flat 21 Northpoint House, 5 Edgehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2013-02-27 | £296,102 |
| Flat 21 Northpoint House, 5 Edgehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,950 | 2006-01-13 | £384,063 |
| Flat 22 Northpoint House, 5 Edgehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2004-12-08 | £367,791 |
| Flat 21 Northpoint House, 5 Edgehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £159,500 | 2003-09-09 | £487,804 |
M4 1BB area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,911 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 | 2,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,506 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 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,656 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 3,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 299 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Pepper | 60-62 High Street | 28 yd | |
| Sicilian NQ | 14 Turner Street | 46 yd | |
| Tattitude | 27-29 Church Street | 47 yd | |
| Salvi's NQ | 67a High Street | 64 yd | |
| Little Piece of Bahia Limited | Unit Nf10, Manchester Arndale Market, 49 High Street | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Lounge | 64-66 High Street | 21 yd | |
| The Abel Heywood | 34-38 Turner Street | 58 yd | |
| Micro Bar | 49 High Street | 74 yd | |
| Disorder | Basement And Ground Floor, 78-88 High Street | 75 yd | |
| Pixel Bar | 10 Thomas Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arndale Shawarma | Unit 2, Ground Floor, 68-70 High Street | 33 yd | |
| Little Aladdin | 72 High Street | 46 yd | |
| Dunkin' Burgers | Unit F8, Manchester Arndale Market, 49 High Street | 74 yd | |
| Açai and The Tribe | Unit Nf10, Manchester Arndale Market, 49 High Street | 74 yd | |
| Viet Shack | Unit 8, Manchester Arndale Market, 49 High Street | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 107 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 288 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 343 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 7-17 Market Street | 438 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 52 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 436 yd | |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 470 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 489 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.