Padstow Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7AD 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 Padstow Street, Manchester, M40 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7BD, M40 7BF, M40 7AE, M40 7AB, M40 7BB, M40 7EF, M40 7ZQ, M40 7BL, M40 7BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 7AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 47% | 58.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 20.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) 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 | 33.6% | 31.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 19.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 M40 7AD this area, 37.3% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.7% | 37.3% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 20.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 80.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 91.2% | 79.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 79.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 12% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padstow Street 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Padstow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-01 | £150,213 |
| Flat 1 2 Padstow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-06-08 | £79,574 |
| Flat 2 2 Padstow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,999 | 2021-06-08 | £79,573 |
| 4 Padstow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2019-05-24 | £125,933 |
| 2 Padstow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2019-05-17 | £125,933 |
M40 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Primary Academy Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Platting Primary School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Varley Community School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Miles Platting Holland Street , Miles Platting M40 7DA | - not rated | 520 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Studio schools | 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 | 1,762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,688 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 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 431 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Youth Services Restart Manchester , Alexander House (Gate 2 - Unit 3) M40 2XP | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One City Schools City-in-the-Community , Etihad Stadium M11 3FF | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 1,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture box | 1 Broxton Street | 172 yd | |
| Daley's Cafe | 1 Broxton Street | 172 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 349 yd | |
| Vermillion Cinnabar | Vermillion And Cinnabar, Lord North Street | 376 yd | |
| Co-op Live Arena | 1 Sportcity Way | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 384 yd | |
| Teage | Unit 8, Dale House, Vickers Street | 384 yd | |
| Otalenu Kitchen | 2 Hulme Hall Lane | 678 yd | |
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 688 yd | |
| Tribrew Coffee Limited | Unit 149, 15 Pollard Street East | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 771 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 838 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.