Davy Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7GY is located in the Harpurhey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davy Street, Manchester, M40 7GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7GX, M40 7EB, M40 7GS, M40 7ED, M40 7RT, M40 7EH, M40 7GT, M40 7GR, M40 7QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 7GY 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 | 44.6% | 51.3% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.7% | -6.7% | 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 7GY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.6% 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 | 73.9% | 77.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 39.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.4% | 17.2% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.7% | 54.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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 7GY this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 7.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 59.4% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 0% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 12.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 75.7% | 59.2% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 73% | 56.6% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 20.8% | 12.7% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 56.6% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 17% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davy Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheetham 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 Davy Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2008-09-05 | £138,307 |
M40 7GY 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 7GY 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 700 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 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Balmfield Street , Cheetham M8 0SP | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 494 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 689 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,206 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,320 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 | 2,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Christian Academy 115 , Fairfield Street M12 6EL | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila's Meals | The Great American Car Wash, Back St Georges Road | 451 yd | |
| Flamingo Restaurant and Bar | 6 Honey Street | 457 yd | |
| Harty's Coffee Cafe | 27 Fairholme, Collingham Street | 463 yd | |
| Phat Boys Smokehouse | 52-58 Stanley Street | 610 yd | |
| Royal Mail - Eurest | Manchester Mail Centre, 77 Oldham Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Arch Inn | The Marble Arch, 73 Rochdale Road | 567 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 670 yd | |
| Red Bank Pop Up 21 | Arch 21, Red Bank | 757 yd | |
| The Angel | The Angel Inn, 6 Angel Street | 796 yd | |
| Green Arches (BAR) | Unit 11, Red Bank | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Shack | 184 Rochdale Road | 578 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 678 yd | |
| Jungle Grill Express Delivery | 51 North Street | 704 yd | |
| Food Junction M/cr | 11 Stocks Street | 740 yd | |
| Just Try | 160-162 Cheetham Hill Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 983 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 1,017 yd | |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,042 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.