Edge Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 1HN 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 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 1HS, M4 1ER, M4 1HT, M4 5JD, M4 1BG, M4 1FR, M4 1FQ, M4 1EU, M4 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 1HN 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 1HN, 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 1HN 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 Edge Street 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 - 50 Edge Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-03-03 | £262,293 |
M4 1HN 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 1HN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 505 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Cambridge Street , Hulme M15 6HP | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,652 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 | 3,338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,758 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 | 324 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digital Advantage Hanover Street , M60 0AS | - not rated | 325 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodybarre (Cafe) | Second Floor, 35-37 Thomas Street | 15 yd | |
| Vnam | 22-26 Edge Street | 16 yd | |
| Cane & Grain | 49-51 Thomas Street | 26 yd | |
| Almost Famous | 49-51 Edge Street | 42 yd | |
| Yard and Coop | 23-37 Edge Street | 42 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse | 35-37 Thomas Street | 15 yd | |
| Terrace | 43 Thomas Street | 26 yd | |
| Fierce Bar | 57 Thomas Street | 26 yd | |
| The Smithfield Social | 53-55 Thomas Street | 26 yd | |
| Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn | 100-102 High Street | 28 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Mandarin | 19 Copperas Street | 38 yd | |
| Hunters Bbq & Asian Takeaway | 90 High Street | 59 yd | |
| Little Aladdin | 72 High Street | 94 yd | |
| Al-Faisal | 69 Thomas Street | 109 yd | |
| Shack Bar & Grill | 69 High Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 203 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 331 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 475 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 481 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 259 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 414 yd | |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 533 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 | 36.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.0% |
| 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 | 64.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.