Douro Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 2AU 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 Douro Street, Manchester, M40 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 2AQ, M40 2AN, M40 2AX, M40 2AF, M40 2AB, M40 2GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 29.2% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 43.8% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 27% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 25.5% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.3% | 60.1% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 85.7% | 70.2% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 10.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 70.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douro 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Douro Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2023-10-31 | £98,445 |
| 43 Douro Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-21 | £127,291 |
| 31 Douro Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-05-28 | £119,395 |
| 45 Douro Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2019-08-30 | £134,764 |
| 29 Douro Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-11-30 | £172,026 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 4,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School Upper Monsall Street , Miles Platting M40 8NG | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Lane Academy Briscoe Lane , Newton Heath M40 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy 49 Parkstead Drive , Harpurhey M9 5QN | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,398 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,293 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 | 2,982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Brook Academy Dean Street , Failsworth M35 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searchlight Limited | Searchlight Electric Ltd, 900 Oldham Road | 163 yd | |
| Quality Cafe and Grill | Unit 9a, Wilsons Park, Monsall Road | 447 yd | |
| The Cafe | Ground Floor Unit 1 Snack Bar, 1 Beckford Street | 507 yd | |
| Vermillion Cinnabar | Vermillion And Cinnabar, Lord North Street | 514 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otalenu Kitchen | 2 Hulme Hall Lane | 708 yd | |
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 745 yd | |
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 963 yd | |
| Teage | Unit 8, Dale House, Vickers Street | 963 yd | |
| Delicious Garden | 943 Oldham Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Acres Lane Sports Complex 89A 89A TEN ACRES LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 587 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.