Ilfracombe Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 1NR 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, M40 1NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 1NS, M40 1PL, M40 1HS, M40 1PD, M40 1PG, M40 1WX, M40 1WS, M40 1NX, M40 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 1NR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 M40 1NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 46.8% | 48.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 28.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 48.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 24.3% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 22.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 14.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 76.6% | -18.3% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 83.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 83.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilfracombe Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Miles Platting & Newton Heath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-11-22 | £151,571 |
| 7 Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-05-24 | £195,335 |
| 3 Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2016-09-23 | £220,374 |
| 19 Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2013-10-18 | £142,619 |
| 3 Ilfracombe Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2006-11-23 | £207,602 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C of E Primary School Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LS | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LU | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School Mabel Street , Newton Heath M40 1GB | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Broadhurst Williams Road , Moston M40 0BX | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Lane Academy Briscoe Lane , Newton Heath M40 2TB | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Failsworth Brierley Avenue , Failsworth M35 9HA | 2out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Droylsden Academy Manor Road , M43 6QD | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Ryecroft Lumb Lane , Droylsden M43 7LJ | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,116 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Further education | Yes | 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 | 4,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teenage Works Failsworth , Partington Street M35 9RD | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing lives School Ferranti House , Wickentree Lane M35 9AY | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge School Roman Road , Hollinwood OL8 3PH | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgasm | 3 Mirabel Street | 421 yd | |
| Mama Annes | Morton Street | 477 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 1169 Oldham Road | 517 yd | |
| Cafe Barm | 77 Culcheth Lane | 544 yd | |
| One Soul | 142 Oldham Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failsworth Home Guard Club | Failsworth Home Guard Old Comr, Poplar Street | 405 yd | |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club | Greaves Fields, Mabel Street | 475 yd | |
| Newton Heath Catholic Mens Club | 137 Culcheth Lane | 689 yd | |
| Nelson Tavern | 1 Hulmes Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Liang | 5 Ashworth Street | 333 yd | |
| Big Dough's | Unit 5, Victory Park Industrial Estate, Mill Lane | 445 yd | |
| The Grillchill | 35 Old Church Street | 540 yd | |
| Pureflavas Takeaway 876 | 57 Old Church Street | 540 yd | |
| Chaplins Pizza | 47 Old Church Street | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Superstore, Poplar Street | 405 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Park DROYLSDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Newton Heath Cricket Club MABEL STREET | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Bodyworx (Ladies Only) (Closed) 105-109 105-109 Somerset Road | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Lancaster Club (Closed) Broadway | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Orford Road Playing Fields ALDHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Denise'S Body Zone (Closed) Graver Lane | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Hardman Fold Community Special School (Closed) Dean Street | 913 yd | |
| Propps Hall School PROPPS HALL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 989 yd |
| Mather Street Primary School MATHER STREET | 1,054 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.