New Union Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 6BS is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Union Street, Manchester, M4 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6AH, M4 6AT, M4 6AD, M4 6ED, M4 6HH, M4 6BW, M4 6JL, M4 6JG, M4 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M4 6BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.7% 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 | 69% | 90.7% | 21.7% | 37.9% | 52.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 7.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 1% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 50.2% | 57.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 5.8% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6BS this area, 1% 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 87.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 1% | -24.2% | 18.2% | -17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 3.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 6.9% | -6.5% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 87.3% | 47.8% | 33.8% | 53.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86.1% | 84.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 87.5% | 80.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 80.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.6% | 37.2% | 30.4% |
| Christian | 21.7% | 46.2% | -24.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Union 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 -12.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Canal Point, 1 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-17 | £238,964 |
| Flat 8 Canal Point, 1 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-02-29 | £321,471 |
| Flat 13 Canal Point, 1 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-01 | £326,919 |
| Flat 11 Canal Point, 1 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-03 | £295,405 |
| Flat 21 Canal Point, 1 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-05 | £360,896 |
M4 6BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,360 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 | 2,536 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 | 203 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 1,506 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,522 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,559 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 | 3,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 986 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollen Bakery | Unit 2b, Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street | 83 yd | |
| House of Esk | 6 New Union Street | 109 yd | |
| The Flat Baker | Unit 2, 23 Radium Street | 126 yd | |
| Just Between Friends | Beehive Mill, 95 Jersey Street | 130 yd | |
| Rigatoni's | 46 Blossom Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 83 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 168 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 177 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 301 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 84 yd | |
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 126 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 126 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 207 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 427 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 446 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 844 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 878 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Le Petit Spa (Manchester) 1-3 1-3 Piccadilly | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,086 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 | 171.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.