Marcer Road is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7DZ 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 Marcer Road, Manchester, M40 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7DY, M40 7FA, M40 7DH, M40 7DX, M40 7HW, M40 7DS, M40 7DT, M40 7DB, M40 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 7DZ is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 53% | 45.3% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 47% | 54.7% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 7DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 57.2% | 59.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 26% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 44.7% | 56% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 4.9% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 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 | 49.7% | 25.4% | -24.3% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 41.2% | 33.7% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.3% | 65.2% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 87% | 71.9% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 71.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marcer Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Marcer Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2017-06-09 | £176,314 |
| 79 Marcer Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2007-04-26 | £122,127 |
M40 7DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ancoats Nursery School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Nursery School Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Miles Platting Holland Street , Miles Platting M40 7DA | - not rated | 232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Academy Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 2out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Miles Platting Primary School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Varley Community School Nelson Street , Miles Platting M40 8FE | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 1,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,710 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 | 3,331 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard House Specialist High School 6 Sawley Road , M40 8EZ | - not rated | 729 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Heath School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medlock Valley High School Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Manchester Po Box 88 , Sackville Street M60 1QD | - not rated | 936 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Corelli Street , Miles Platting M40 8HX | - not rated | 1,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boohoo -Manchester | 20 Pollard Street East | 338 yd | |
| Urban Delights | 110 Woodward Street | 372 yd | |
| prettylittlething also T/as PLT Cafe | Wellington House, 1 Pollard Street East | 378 yd | |
| Lunch Box Cafe | 17 Cambrian Street | 386 yd | |
| Bridge 5 Mill Ltd | Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 853 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 855 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 906 yd | |
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 908 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribrew Coffee Limited | Unit 149, 15 Pollard Street East | 327 yd | |
| Tonys Chippy | 3 Piercy Street | 466 yd | |
| Tony's Chippy | 7 Piercy Street | 481 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 490 yd | |
| Cleos Nashville Kitchen also T/as Kebab Guys | 63-65 Beswick Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 275 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 869 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 914 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.