Isaac Way is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 7ED is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Isaac Way, Manchester, M4 7ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 7EE, M4 7EF, M4 7LL, M4 7LQ, M4 7LD, M4 7DN, M4 7EB, M4 7EP, M4 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 7ED is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 41.1% | 42.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 58.9% | 57.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 7ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.3% 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 | 91.8% | 86.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 48.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.8% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -8.8% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 (95.1%) 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 | 61.5% | 55.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.8% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7ED this area, 1.6% 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 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 10.7% | -8.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.6% | 77.1% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.7% | 76.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 78.9% | 68.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14.9% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 68.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.1% | 37.2% | 23.9% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Isaac Way 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 75 1 Isaac Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2026-01-30 | £148,053 |
| Apartment 41 1 Isaac Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2026-01-12 | £176,487 |
| Apartment 80 1 Isaac Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-10-17 | £181,983 |
| Apartment 28 1 Isaac Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-10-01 | £149,575 |
| Apartment 56 1 Isaac Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-08-29 | £204,419 |
M4 7ED 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 7ED 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 | 261 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 32 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,001 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 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,339 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 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | - not rated | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank Meadow Primary School Lime Bank Street , Ardwick M12 6NS | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy New Islington 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | - not rated | 692 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School Cardroom Road , Ancoats M4 6FZ | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 983 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson High School Hyde Road , Ardwick M12 6BA | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,401 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 | 4,147 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,611 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 | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 716 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One City Schools City-in-the-Community , Etihad Stadium M11 3FF | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetherington's Cafe Bar | 8 Pollard Street | 216 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Sim Trava | Unit 1, 263 Great Ancoats Street | 265 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Block BA, 234 Great Ancoats Street | 318 yd | |
| I Knead Pizza | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd | |
| Dessertology | Pod 2, Jacuna Kitchens, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 384 yd | |
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 564 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 598 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 608 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Burger Place - City Centre | Pod 2, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd | |
| Pizza West | Jacuna Manchester, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd | |
| Okini Sushi | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd | |
| The Athenian Greek Street | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd | |
| Cube Desserts Express | Pod 10, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 764 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 221.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.