Gurney Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 7DZ is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gurney Street, Manchester, M4 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 7DY, M4 7EG, M4 7EX, M4 7DT, M4 7FA, M4 7DU, M4 7FB, M4 7EY, M4 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M4 7DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 46% | 43% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 35.1% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 42% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.8% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 19.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7DZ this area, 33.7% 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 | 32.9% | 33.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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 | 17.4% | 17.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 16.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 67% | 63.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 74.5% | 63.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 16.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 64% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 20.4% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 6.9% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gurney 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.

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 Gurney Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-08-27 | £276,308 |
| 9 Gurney Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-12-11 | £296,092 |
| 2 Gurney Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2019-10-04 | £252,852 |
| 16 Gurney Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2016-05-13 | £300,588 |
| 5 Gurney Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2015-06-05 | £235,612 |
M4 7DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Meadow Primary School Lime Bank Street , Ardwick M12 6NS | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 861 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,170 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,229 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 | 4,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One City Schools City-in-the-Community , Etihad Stadium M11 3FF | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marleo Street Food | Container 130, Pollard Street East | 248 yd | |
| Hope Mill Theatre - Factory of Creativity CIO | Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street | 255 yd | |
| Bridge 5 Mill Ltd | Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street | 320 yd | |
| prettylittlething also T/as PLT Cafe | Wellington House, 1 Pollard Street East | 375 yd | |
| Bonnie's | Hillkirk House, 6-8 Hillkirk Street | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 685 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 719 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 728 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 863 yd | |
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleos Nashville Kitchen also T/as Kebab Guys | 63-65 Beswick Street | 262 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 263 yd | |
| Tony's Chippy | 7 Piercy Street | 349 yd | |
| Tonys Chippy | 3 Piercy Street | 366 yd | |
| Trap Diner | 6 Hillkirk Street | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 781 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 913 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 988 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.