George Leigh Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 5DG is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about George Leigh Street, Manchester, M4 5DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6FG, M4 5DR, M4 6AP, M4 5BR, M4 5DU, M4 5DQ, M4 6AJ, M4 5EE, M4 6WX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M4 5DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90% 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% | 90% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 52.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 3.9% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -40.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
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 (93.8%) 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% | 65.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5DG this area, 0.3% 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 81%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.2% | 12.7% | -11.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.6% | 81% | 22.4% | 33.8% | 47.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.1% | 89.4% | 7.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 84.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 2.1% | -6.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 84.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.2% | 37.2% | 33.0% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Leigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 32A George Leigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-25 | £431,174 |
| 48 George Leigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-05-19 | £781,092 |
| Flat 2 32A George Leigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2019-12-05 | £499,821 |
| 42 George Leigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £535,000 | 2018-07-17 | £828,948 |
| 46 George Leigh Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2018-01-12 | £883,109 |
M4 5DG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 255 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 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 | 1,423 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 | 2,450 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 | 466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 1,394 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,748 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 | 2,877 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,388 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 | 3,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,955 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 | 630 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halle Concerts Society | Halle St Michaels, 36-38 George Leigh Street | 24 yd | |
| Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse | Unit G.01, Ice Plant, 39 Blossom Street | 48 yd | |
| The Counter House | 35 Blossom Street | 50 yd | |
| Jimmy's | 27 Blossom Street | 64 yd | |
| Cafe Cotton at Halle St Peters | Halle St Peters, 40 Blossom Street | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nam | 33 Blossom Street | 52 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 58 yd | |
| Edinburgh Castle | 17 Blossom Street | 94 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 113 yd | |
| Crown and Kettle | Crown And Kettle, 2 Oldham Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 159 yd | |
| Golden Tandoori | 40-42 Great Ancoats Street | 206 yd | |
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 268 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 268 yd | |
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 215 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 428 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 647 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 786 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 820 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 823 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.