Garforth Avenue is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 6JS is located in the Miles Platting & Newton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garforth Avenue, Manchester, M4 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 6LA, M4 6JX, M4 6JJ, M4 6JP, M40 7XE, M4 7JL, M4 6LD, M4 6JD, M4 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M4 6JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 40.3% | 47.5% | 7.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 59.7% | 52.5% | -7.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 6JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 50.2% | 56.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 4.5% | -10.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 17% | 45.1% | 28.1% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 23.9% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 30% | 16.7% | -13.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 20.2% | 10.1% | -10.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 6JS this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59% | 30.9% | -28.1% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 13.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.2% | 35.1% | 28.9% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 7.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 71.4% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 87.7% | 73.4% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 73.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17.7% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 1.6% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garforth Avenue was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 361.7% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garforth Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 49th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Garforth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-02-13 | £310,000 |
| 20 Garforth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-11-10 | £377,717 |
| 22 Garforth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2025-03-31 | £429,052 |
| 8 Garforth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-02-28 | £391,848 |
| 15 Garforth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-07-03 | £303,830 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 546 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 | 593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 593 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 | 739 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,043 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 | 3,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,398 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 | 449 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Delights | 110 Woodward Street | 179 yd | |
| Nudo Sushi Box Ltd | 156-160 Oldham Road | 390 yd | |
| The Flat Baker | Unit 2, 23 Radium Street | 413 yd | |
| Food O’clock | 148 Oldham Road | 417 yd | |
| Enne's Cafe | 128 Oldham Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 494 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 508 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 511 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 630 yd | |
| The Jane Eyre Neighbourhood Bar | 1 Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blonde Bakes | 23 Radium Street | 413 yd | |
| Ad Maiora | 23 Radium Street | 413 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 417 yd | |
| RADS | 62 Jersey Street | 427 yd | |
| Tonys Chippy | 3 Piercy Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 585 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 860 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.