John Foran Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 2EX 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 John Foran Close, Manchester, M40 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 2FN, M40 2EZ, M40 2EW, M40 2ES, M40 2FX, M40 2FE, M40 2AT, M40 2FW, M40 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 2EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 M40 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 57.3% | 52.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 30.2% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.5% | 47.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 27.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 11.2% | -11.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 66.8% | 54.6% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
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 | 78.1% | 68.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 68.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 19.3% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Foran Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 John Foran Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-04-09 | £162,063 |
| 8 John Foran Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-12-12 | £146,316 |
| 10 John Foran Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2006-12-18 | £180,618 |
| 10 John Foran Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2000-01-14 | £214,987 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 2EX 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe Lane Primary School Briscoe Lane , Newton Heath M40 2TB | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Lane Academy Briscoe Lane , Newton Heath M40 2TB | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Lane Infants' School Newton Heath , M40 2TB | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints C of E Primary School Culcheth Lane , Newton Heath M40 1LS | 3out of 4 | 841 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 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moston Brook High School Northampton Road , M40 5BP | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens ENS 202 Droylsden Road , Newton Heath M40 1NZ | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Youth Services Restart Manchester , Alexander House (Gate 2 - Unit 3) M40 2XP | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 1047 Oldham Road | 296 yd | |
| The Sharp Project | The Sharp Project, Thorp Road | 509 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 1169 Oldham Road | 726 yd | |
| Fujitsu also T/as Compass - Staff Restaurant | Manchester Central Park, Northampton Road | 939 yd | |
| Mama Annes | Morton Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Garden | 943 Oldham Road | 134 yd | |
| Shuhel Tandoori | 48 Old Church Street | 541 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken & Pizza | 82 Old Church Street | 541 yd | |
| Smash Doner Shakes | 72 Old Church Street | 541 yd | |
| Hazel's Catering | 70 Old Church Street | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Acres Lane Sports Complex 89A 89A TEN ACRES LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Orford Road Playing Fields ALDHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 800 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.