Pickford Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 5BT is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickford Street, Manchester, M4 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 5BE, M4 5AG, M4 6JB, M4 5BS, M4 5BG, M4 5BZ, M4 6JA, M4 5BN, M1 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 5BT is primarily male, with 63.3% 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 | 32.3% | 36.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -14.3% |
| Male | 67.7% | 63.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 14.3% |
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 5BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.4% 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 | 88.9% | 88.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 50.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -38.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 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 (93.9%) 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 | 66.2% | 67.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 26.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5BT this area, 1.5% 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 74.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.4% | 74.8% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 41.0% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92% | 74.2% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 86.6% | 62.3% | -24.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 14.9% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 16.1% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 62.3% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 11.2% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 13.1% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.8% | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickford Street was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 654.5% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pickford Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 35th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 80 M M2 Apartments Pickford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-18 | £362,853 |
| Flat 90 M M2 Apartments Pickford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-01-13 | £217,448 |
| Flat 79 M M2 Apartments Pickford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,500 | 2021-12-21 | £396,609 |
| Flat 66 M M2 Apartments Pickford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2021-11-09 | £227,046 |
| Flat 75 M M2 Apartments Pickford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-28 | £305,513 |
M4 5BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5BT 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 | 209 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,637 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 | 2,229 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 | 352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,542 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 | 1,645 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,642 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 | 2,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 3,502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,722 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 | 758 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Cafe | Mm2, Redhill Street | 15 yd | |
| Street Urchin | Unit 2, Astley Building, 72 Great Ancoats Street | 63 yd | |
| Blue Eyed Panda | Unit 6 Block B Nuovo, 3 Jersey Street | 87 yd | |
| Viet Shack Restaurant Ltd | 63-65 Great Ancoats Street | 97 yd | |
| Rudys Pizza Ancoats | 9 Cotton Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 152 yd | |
| Edinburgh Castle | 17 Blossom Street | 174 yd | |
| Nam | 33 Blossom Street | 201 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 222 yd | |
| Stage & Radio | 43 Port Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tandoori | 40-42 Great Ancoats Street | 183 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 218 yd | |
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 342 yd | |
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 365 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 177 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 464 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 495 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 509 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| The Gym (Manchester Portland Street) Bank Chambers Bank Chambers Faulkner Street | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 809 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.