William Fairburn Way is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 1BH is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Fairburn Way, Manchester, M4 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 1BG, M4 1HQ, M4 1HT, M4 1LY, M4 1HG, M4 5LA, M4 1HS, M4 1AB, M4 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 1BH is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 43.2% | 43.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 56.8% | 56.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.8% 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 | 80.8% | 80.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 42.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 62.8% | 57.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 1BH this area, 6.7% 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 68.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.9% | 68.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.8% | 80.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 81.2% | 71.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 71.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Fairburn Way 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 -9.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 212 The Garden House, 3 William Fairburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-04-30 | £211,731 |
| Apartment 004 The Garden House, 3 William Fairburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2023-08-30 | £271,530 |
| Apartment 2.6 The Design House, 1 William Fairburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-01-08 | £215,039 |
| Apartment 3.8 The Design House, 1 William Fairburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2020-08-10 | £213,973 |
| Apartment 2.7 The Design House, 1 William Fairburn Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-11-08 | £270,184 |
The percentage of student residents living in M4 1BH 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 | 204 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,696 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 | 2,313 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 | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,619 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 | 1,476 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 3,124 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 | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 3,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,836 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 | 233 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooey | 103 High Street | 32 yd | |
| 63 Degrees | 104 High Street | 32 yd | |
| Noi Quattro Limited | 120 High Street | 32 yd | |
| TNQ Restaurant & Bar | Apartment 3.11, The Design House, 108 High Street | 45 yd | |
| Almost Famous | 49-51 Edge Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream & Nells Pizza | 39-41 Edge Street | 71 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 30 Oak Street | 77 yd | |
| Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn | 100-102 High Street | 93 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 35-37 Thomas Street | 100 yd | |
| Terrace | 43 Thomas Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Mandarin | 19 Copperas Street | 59 yd | |
| Tender Cow | Mackie Mayor, 1 Eagle Street | 98 yd | |
| Hunters Bbq & Asian Takeaway | 90 High Street | 137 yd | |
| Al-Faisal | 69 Thomas Street | 142 yd | |
| Harpurhey Burger Van | Manchester Harpurhey Market, North City Shopping Centre, Rochdale Road | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 286 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 524 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 532 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 560 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 410 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 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 | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 750 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.