Navigation Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 6ER is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigation Street, Manchester, M4 6ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6EJ, M4 6BW, M4 6ED, M4 7JU, M4 7JT, M4 6HF, M4 6HB, M4 6JT, M4 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M4 6ER has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 46.2% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 6ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92% 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% | 92% | 23.0% | 37.9% | 54.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 5.3% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -38.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 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 (96.1%) 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% | 66.4% | 16.2% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 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.
In the area around M4 6ER this area, 0.9% 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 80.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 0.9% | -24.3% | 18.2% | -17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 5.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 80.4% | 40.9% | 33.8% | 46.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.1% | 86.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82% 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% | 82% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 82% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.2% | 37.2% | 30.0% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navigation 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 -22.9%.

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 38 Engels House, 35 Navigation Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £7,075,000 | 2018-01-31 | £10,155,900 |
M4 6ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 190 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| 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 | 1,236 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 | 2,691 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 | 319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 1,452 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,652 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 | 3,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,139 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 | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,531 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flat Baker | Unit 2, 23 Radium Street | 223 yd | |
| Pollen Bakery | Unit 2b, Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street | 235 yd | |
| House of Esk | 6 New Union Street | 240 yd | |
| Just Between Friends | Beehive Mill, 95 Jersey Street | 253 yd | |
| Urban Delights | 110 Woodward Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 249 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 261 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 265 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 445 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 214 yd | |
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 223 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 223 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 359 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 495 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 612 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 1,013 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 915 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 1,068 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 | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.