Naval Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 6AX 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 Naval Street, Manchester, M4 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6JG, M4 6BA, M4 6BD, M4 6AN, M4 6GG, M4 6BB, M4 6BE, M4 6BJ, M4 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 6AX is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 45.6% | 45.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 54.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 6AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.4% 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 | 73.7% | 92.4% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 54.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 5.8% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -38.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.8%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.4% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 5.2% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 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 6AX this area, 2.6% 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 78.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 2.6% | -16.6% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 6.1% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 78.1% | 43.3% | 33.8% | 44.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.1% | 78.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 84.2% | 72.4% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 12.7% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 82.3% | 72.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Naval 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 -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Naval Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-03-21 | £566,334 |
| Concept House Naval Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,615,000 | 2021-07-02 | £1,804,899 |
| Unit 3 Naval Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-05-11 | £475,225 |
| Unit 2 Naval Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-05-11 | £475,225 |
M4 6AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6AX 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 | 151 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,493 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 | 2,623 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 | 244 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 | 303 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 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 652 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 | 329 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,238 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 | 3,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 237 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 966 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Digital Advantage Hanover Street , M60 0AS | - not rated | 967 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flat Baker | Unit 2, 23 Radium Street | 43 yd | |
| Just Between Friends | Beehive Mill, 95 Jersey Street | 63 yd | |
| Rigatoni's | 46 Blossom Street | 110 yd | |
| The Hip Hop Chip Shop | Unit 2, Sawmill Court, 44 Blossom Street | 134 yd | |
| Mana | 42 Blossom Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 211 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 216 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 253 yd | |
| Nam | 33 Blossom Street | 265 yd | |
| Edinburgh Castle | 17 Blossom Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 43 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 43 yd | |
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 90 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 163 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 262 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 512 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 874 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 875 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 1,003 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.