Great Ancoats Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 5AH is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 5AN, M4 5AW, M1 1AL, M1 1AQ, M4 5AB, M4 5AF, M1 2ES, M4 5DH, M4 6JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 5AH is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 48.8% | 46.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.9% 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 | 82.8% | 85.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 48.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.2%) 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 | 64.3% | 66.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 29.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 5AH this area, 2.5% 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 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 2.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.2% | 10.7% | -13.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.6% | 79.8% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.1% | 78.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 85.7% | 69.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 69.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Ancoats 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 .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Nuovo Apartments, 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-10-28 | £269,548 |
| 111 Nuovo Apartments, 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-15 | £225,741 |
| 112 Nuovo Apartments, 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-27 | £273,881 |
| 413 Nuovo Apartments, 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-15 | £289,183 |
| 302 Nuovo Apartments, 59 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-11-20 | £188,478 |
The percentage of student residents living in M4 5AH 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 | 171 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,593 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 | 2,278 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 | 443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,573 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 | 1,559 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,331 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 | 3,409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,782 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 | 645 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Shack Restaurant Ltd | 63-65 Great Ancoats Street | 20 yd | |
| Cha-ology | Great Ancoats Street | 61 yd | |
| Mule Coffee | 13 Blossom Street | 61 yd | |
| Lucky Ramen | 13 Blossom Street | 61 yd | |
| Blue Eyed Panda | Unit 6 Block B Nuovo, 3 Jersey Street | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle | 17 Blossom Street | 79 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 120 yd | |
| Nam | 33 Blossom Street | 127 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 168 yd | |
| Crown and Kettle | Crown And Kettle, 2 Oldham Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tandoori | 40-42 Great Ancoats Street | 80 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 218 yd | |
| Delhi2Go also T/as Gourmet Kitchen Deliveries | 119 Oldham Street | 265 yd | |
| Cygnet Sandwich Bar | 18a Swan Street | 301 yd | |
| Rustica Sandwich Bar | 1 Hilton Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 286 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 386 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 504 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 796 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 240.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.