M40 5FS is in Prospect Road, Manchester and Manchester district. M40 5FS is located in the Moston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester Central. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Road, Manchester, M40 5FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 5FT, M40 5FD, M40 5FU, M40 5EU, M40 5ES, M40 5ER, M40 5NY, M40 5NN, M40 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 5FS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 53.1% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 46.9% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 48% | 51.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 36.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 54.7% | 57.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28.9% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 | 33.5% | 23.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 12% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 32.9% | 18.4% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 0.7% | 8.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 26.2% | 31.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 29.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 57.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -44.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 67.8% | 53.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 15.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 21.7% | 20.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 18.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 53.8% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 24.3% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 6.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.1% | 76.7% | -26.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around M40 5FS was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crumpsall 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. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £20,500 | 1999-08-26 | £146,128 |
| 36, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 1996-04-29 | £165,421 |
| 60, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £12,000 | 1996-01-31 | £107,613 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 5FS 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 3,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 4,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorclose Nursery School Aspinall Street , Middleton M24 2BE | - not rated | 4,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | - not rated | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Bacup Street , Moston M40 9HF | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Infants' School Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lily Lane Primary School 74 Kenyon Lane , Moston M40 9JP | 1out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Manchester High School for Girls Brookside Road , Moston M40 9QJ | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC High School Nuthurst Road , Moston M40 0EW | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,466 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,836 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 | 3,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School Christ Church Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Christian School 193 Ashley Lane , Moston M9 4NQ | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | 1out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell Park Specialist Support School Brookside Road , Moston M40 9GJ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Greens ENS 202 Droylsden Road , Newton Heath M40 1NZ | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Bottom | 209 Lightbowne Road | 234 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 1047 Oldham Road | 709 yd | |
| The Sharp Project | The Sharp Project, Thorp Road | 731 yd | |
| La Référence | 57a Kenyon Lane | 737 yd | |
| Moston Suya | 43 Kenyon Lane | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbowne Social Club | 18 Kenyon Lane | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Macs English Fish and Chips | 238 Lightbowne Road | 247 yd | |
| Delicious Garden | 943 Oldham Road | 624 yd | |
| Oriental | 2 Nigel Road | 764 yd | |
| Panda King | 63 Kenyon Lane | 788 yd | |
| The Megna | 51 Kenyon Lane | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manchester College (Moston Campus) Ashley Lane | health and fitness suite | 938 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.