Sidwell Walk is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M4 7FT is located in the Ancoats & Beswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidwell Walk, Manchester, M4 7FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 7ET, M4 7EU, M4 7EY, M4 7FB, M4 7HR, M4 7EX, M4 7FA, M4 7EG, M4 7DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M4 7FT is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 45.7% | 46.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 7FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 45% | 52.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 22.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 5.1% | -8.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (64.2%) 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 | 30.1% | 36.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 27.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 19.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around M4 7FT this area, 41.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59.4% | 41.4% | -18.0% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 14% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 13.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 18.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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 | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 22.4% | 21.9% | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.9% | 65.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 86% | 71.1% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 14.4% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 3% | -6.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 71.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 15.4% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidwell Walk 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 -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sidwell Walk, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-12-18 | £154,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,601 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 | 2,806 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 | 248 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 | 716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School Rylance Street , Beswick M11 3NA | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,744 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,650 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 | 3,795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,101 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 | 953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 2,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marleo Street Food | Container 130, Pollard Street East | 106 yd | |
| Hope Mill Theatre - Factory of Creativity CIO | Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street | 147 yd | |
| Bridge 5 Mill Ltd | Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street | 167 yd | |
| prettylittlething also T/as PLT Cafe | Wellington House, 1 Pollard Street East | 211 yd | |
| Boohoo -Manchester | 20 Pollard Street East | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 671 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 679 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 716 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 804 yd | |
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleos Nashville Kitchen also T/as Kebab Guys | 63-65 Beswick Street | 97 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 98 yd | |
| Tony's Chippy | 7 Piercy Street | 212 yd | |
| Tonys Chippy | 3 Piercy Street | 226 yd | |
| Tribrew Coffee Limited | Unit 149, 15 Pollard Street East | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 750 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 828 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 869 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.