High Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 1ES is located in the Piccadilly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Manchester, M4 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 1DY, M4 1FS, M4 1EA, M4 1BB, M4 1PB, M4 1ER, M4 1DH, M4 1FR, M4 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 1ES is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 36.4% | 46.3% | 9.9% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 63.6% | 53.7% | -9.9% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 1ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 90.8% | 85.2% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -40.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 68.4% | 64.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 29.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 M4 1ES this area, 3.5% 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 24.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 55.7% | -8.6% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 72.2% | 78.9% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 64.2% | 65% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 8.7% | -11.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 65% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 19.3% | 8.3% | -11.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 21.1% | 46.2% | -25.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 13.2% | 6.0% | 7.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ancoats & Beswick average.
High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 15th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 - 88 High Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,900,000 | 2018-07-20 | £5,462,977 |
M4 1ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 M4 1ES 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 | 84 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,866 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 | 2,208 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 | 1,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 1,537 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 | 1,607 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 3,011 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 | 2,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,819 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 | 3,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,729 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 | 252 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian NQ | 14 Turner Street | 10 yd | |
| Salvi's NQ | 67a High Street | 31 yd | |
| Hampton & Vouis | The Landmark, 77-78 High Street | 35 yd | |
| Salt & Pepper | 60-62 High Street | 37 yd | |
| Federal Cafe and Bar | 9 Nicholas Croft | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disorder | Basement And Ground Floor, 78-88 High Street | 32 yd | |
| English Lounge | 64-66 High Street | 45 yd | |
| Pixel Bar | 10 Thomas Street | 54 yd | |
| Lono Cove | 12 Thomas Street | 63 yd | |
| The Abel Heywood | 34-38 Turner Street | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Aladdin | 72 High Street | 10 yd | |
| Shack Bar & Grill | 69 High Street | 35 yd | |
| The Shack | 69 High Street | 35 yd | |
| Arndale Shawarma | Unit 2, Ground Floor, 68-70 High Street | 42 yd | |
| Hunters Bbq & Asian Takeaway | 90 High Street | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 152 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 324 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 379 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 7-17 Market Street | 461 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 397 yd | |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 458 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.