Lockyard Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 6JN is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lockyard Lane, Manchester, M4 6JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6JL, M4 6HH, M4 6FD, M4 6HF, M4 6HX, M4 6EN, M4 6EG, M4 6BW, M4 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 6JN is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 46.2% | 42.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 57.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 6JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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% | 66.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 15.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 11.8% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 57.3% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% 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% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.1% | 76.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 85.1% 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% | 85.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 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% | 85.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lockyard Lane 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 -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Lockyard Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2025-03-17 | £581,897 |
| 17 Lockyard Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-17 | £434,592 |
| 36 Lockyard Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £535,000 | 2022-11-11 | £561,355 |
| 30 Lockyard Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £555,000 | 2022-10-07 | £588,720 |
| 22 Lockyard Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £535,000 | 2022-09-30 | £564,693 |
M4 6JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M4 6JN 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 6JN 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 | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 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 | 1,446 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 | 2,505 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 | 131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 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 | 1,648 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,414 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 | 2,368 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,442 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 | 3,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Esk | 6 New Union Street | 109 yd | |
| Pollen Bakery | Unit 2b, Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street | 140 yd | |
| The Flat Baker | Unit 2, 23 Radium Street | 294 yd | |
| Just Between Friends | Beehive Mill, 95 Jersey Street | 298 yd | |
| Erst | 9 Murray Street | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 67 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 69 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 175 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 382 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 253 yd | |
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 294 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 294 yd | |
| Maricarmen | 7 Murray Street | 352 yd | |
| Pears Private Kitchen | Oxygen Tower, 50 Store Street | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 466 yd | |
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 596 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 939 yd | |
| Morrisons Market Street | 19-25 Piccadilly | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| California Fitness (Closed) 21-23 21-23 Oldham Street | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Manchester) Tib Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 1,056 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.