Great Ancoats Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 7FE is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 7FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 7FE, M4 7LH, M4 7AQ, M4 7AT, M4 7AL, M4 7LQ, M4 7LL, M4 7LD, M1 2NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M4 7FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 36.3% | 48.2% | 11.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 63.7% | 51.8% | -11.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 7FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91% 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 | 83.4% | 91% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 53.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.3% | 5.7% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -38.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95.9%) 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 | 58.8% | 66.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 7FE this area, 0.8% 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 3.3% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 77.5% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.3% | 74.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 83.4% | 65.7% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 65.7% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Ancoats 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 .

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 614 Eastbank Tower, 277 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-22 | £150,684 |
| Flat 612 Eastbank Tower, 277 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-25 | £255,920 |
| Flat 712 Eastbank Tower, 277 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,010 | 2022-09-20 | £267,085 |
| Flat 609 Eastbank Tower, 277 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,012 | 2022-04-06 | £228,481 |
| Flat 801 Eastbank Tower, 277 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-06-28 | £351,084 |
M4 7FE 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 7FE 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 | 166 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 584 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Primary School Wadeson Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9UJ | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | 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 | 2,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,983 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 | 4,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,450 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 | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Oxford Road , M13 9PL | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Building , Oxford Road M15 6BH | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee - Sim Trava | Unit 1, 263 Great Ancoats Street | 159 yd | |
| Hetherington's Cafe Bar | 8 Pollard Street | 163 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Block BA, 234 Great Ancoats Street | 196 yd | |
| I Knead Pizza | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd | |
| Dessertology | Pod 2, Jacuna Kitchens, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 314 yd | |
| Manchester Union Brewery | 96d North Western Street | 438 yd | |
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 603 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 612 yd | |
| The Mill | Piccadilly Station | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Burger Place - City Centre | Pod 2, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd | |
| Pizza West | Jacuna Manchester, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd | |
| Okini Sushi | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd | |
| The Athenian Greek Street | Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd | |
| Cube Desserts Express | Pod 10, Unit D, Aldow Enterprise Park, Blackett Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 111 Piccadilly | 908 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 Portland Street | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Powerleague (Manchester Central) Union Street | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Manchester Hotel) LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) Piccadilly Place | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Manchester Piccadilly) PICCADILLY | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Nicholls Sixth Form College (Closed) Ford Street | health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
| The Manchester College (Nicholls Community Football Centre) FORD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,084 yd |
| Just Gym (Manchester) (Closed) 3-5 3-5 Portland Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.