Sandal Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7EW 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 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandal Street, Manchester, M40 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7BY, M40 7LD, M40 7EN, M40 7AP, M40 7AL, M40 7BJ, M40 7BQ, M40 7AJ, M40 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 7EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 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 7EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 37.8% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 39% | 17.9% | -21.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 9.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 35.4% | 25.5% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 3.8% | 10.8% | 7.0% | 0.7% | 10.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.4% | 57.7% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 87.8% | 61.3% | -26.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 19.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 61.1% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 20.3% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandal Street was 1.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 421.2% higher than the Ancoats & Beswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandal Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Ancoats & Beswick and the 8th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Manchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Sandal Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £474,950 | 2024-12-06 | £478,092 |
| 70 Sandal Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £465,453 | 2024-08-12 | £463,278 |
| 64 Sandal Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £337,203 | 2024-06-21 | £330,075 |
| 66 Sandal Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £337,203 | 2024-06-21 | £330,075 |
| 62 Sandal Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £346,703 | 2024-06-14 | £339,374 |
M40 7EW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M40 7EW 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 | 196 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 3,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | 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 | 1,794 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,505 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 | 3,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge College Openshaw Campus , Whitworth Street M11 2GR | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 260 yd | |
| Daley's Cafe | 1 Broxton Street | 260 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 532 yd | |
| Lunch Box Cafe | 17 Cambrian Street | 550 yd | |
| Boohoo -Manchester | 20 Pollard Street East | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Squash Centre | National Squash Centre, Rowsley Street | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerbowlz | Dale House, Vickers Street | 408 yd | |
| Teage | Unit 8, Dale House, Vickers Street | 408 yd | |
| Tribrew Coffee Limited | Unit 149, 15 Pollard Street East | 648 yd | |
| Trap Diner | 6 Hillkirk Street | 759 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 284 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Manchester Tennis And Football Centre SPORTCITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 676 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 709 yd |
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Manchester City Fc (Etihad Stadium) ETIHAD STADIUM ETIHAD STADIUM ROWSLEY STREET | grass pitches | 910 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.