Ridgway Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7FZ 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 Ridgway Street, Manchester, M40 7FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M4 7JD, M40 7FB, M40 7HH, M4 7JF, M4 7JJ, M40 7HB, M40 7EY, M4 7JW, M40 7FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 7FZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 47.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.8% | 37.1% | -13.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 43.4% | 14.2% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 61.6% | 19.8% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 20% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -13.6% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 9.4% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7FZ this area, 37.8% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.7% | 37.8% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 4% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 19.1% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 22.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 10.7% | 33% | 22.3% | 0.7% | 32.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 70.5% | 43.3% | -27.2% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 85.7% | 57.4% | -28.3% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 26.8% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 57.2% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 24.1% | 20.0% | 2.2% | 21.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 1% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.8% | 0.3% | 14.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgway 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ridgway Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-11-29 | £263,402 |
| 11 Ridgway Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-03-12 | £182,799 |
| 20 Ridgway Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-01-06 | £186,842 |
| 20 Ridgway Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2006-11-16 | £130,789 |
M40 7FZ 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,214 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 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Islington Free School 10 Hugh Oldham Way , New Islington Marina M4 6EY | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Carruthers Street , Ancoats M4 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Community Primary Varley Street , Miles Platting M40 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,077 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,741 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 | 3,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Delights | 110 Woodward Street | 151 yd | |
| Bridge 5 Mill Ltd | Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street | 242 yd | |
| prettylittlething also T/as PLT Cafe | Wellington House, 1 Pollard Street East | 263 yd | |
| Marleo Street Food | Container 130, Pollard Street East | 313 yd | |
| Hope Mill Theatre - Factory of Creativity CIO | Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flawd | 9 Keepers Quay | 533 yd | |
| Finders Keepers | 7 Keepers Quay | 536 yd | |
| Cask | Cotton Field Wharf, New Islington Marina, 2 New Union Street | 605 yd | |
| vivID lounge | Unit 6, 149a Great Ancoats Street | 761 yd | |
| Elnecot | 41 Blossom Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonys Chippy | 3 Piercy Street | 199 yd | |
| Tony's Chippy | 7 Piercy Street | 217 yd | |
| Tribrew Coffee Limited | Unit 149, 15 Pollard Street East | 272 yd | |
| Bartoky's Fusion | Unit 1, Beswick Street | 335 yd | |
| Cleos Nashville Kitchen also T/as Kebab Guys | 63-65 Beswick Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 866 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats Street | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Gym SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR MILL SPECTATOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 602 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Urban Exchange) URBAN EXCHANGE URBAN EXCHANGE GREAT ANCOATS STREET | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Manchester Regional Arena Sportscity Sportscity Rowsley Street | athletics tracks | 982 yd |
| Sportcity Health And Fitness (Closed) Gate 13 Gate 13 Rowsley Street | health and fitness suite | 1,060 yd |
| Manchester National Squash Centre NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE NATIONAL SQUASH CENTRE ROWSLEY STREET | athletics tracks, squash courts | 1,065 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.