Oak Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 5JE 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 Oak Street, Manchester, M4 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 5JD, M4 1LZ, M4 1LX, M4 1JZ, M4 1LQ, M4 1LU, M4 1LG, M4 1HS, M4 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 5JE is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 44.7% | 44.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 55.3% | 55.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 5JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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 | 72.6% | 72.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 34.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.5% | 16% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 44.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 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.
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 63.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 10.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 63.7% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.4% | 81% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 83.7% | 72.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 14.2% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 72.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-05-12 | £351,153 |
| 14 Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-09-14 | £394,752 |
| 20 Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2015-02-20 | £133,068 |
| 14 Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-04-24 | £312,340 |
The percentage of student residents living in M4 5JE 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,764 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 | 2,215 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 | 829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 | 1,570 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,997 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 | 3,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,738 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 | 325 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadgar Cafe | 71-71a Thomas Street | 43 yd | |
| Evuna | 79 Thomas Street | 43 yd | |
| Northern Fisheries | 43 Tib Street | 46 yd | |
| Kingfisher NQ Fish & Chips | 43 Tib Street | 46 yd | |
| Yard and Coop | 23-37 Edge Street | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarium | Dorsey House, 8 Dorsey Street | 32 yd | |
| Millstone Public House | Millstone Hotel, 67 Thomas Street | 36 yd | |
| Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream & Nells Pizza | 39-41 Edge Street | 55 yd | |
| Tib Street Tavern | 74 Tib Street | 63 yd | |
| Matt & Phreds Jazz Club | 64 Tib Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Faisal | 69 Thomas Street | 42 yd | |
| Sweet Mandarin | 19 Copperas Street | 67 yd | |
| Rustica Sandwich Bar | 1 Hilton Street | 83 yd | |
| Delhi2Go also T/as Gourmet Kitchen Deliveries | 119 Oldham Street | 140 yd | |
| Hunters Bbq & Asian Takeaway | 90 High Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-24 Church Street | 224 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 293 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 420 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit D, Piccadilly Plaza | 508 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 58-66 Market Street | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 467 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 499 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 596 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 57.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.