Eastford Square is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7QT 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 Eastford Square, Manchester, M40 7QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7GR, M40 7QP, M40 7QR, M40 7EH, M40 7RE, M40 7GA, M40 7ED, M40 7QA, M40 7GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M40 7QT is primarily male, with 69.2% 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 | 33.1% | 30.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -20.2% |
| Male | 66.9% | 69.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 20.2% |
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 7QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 56.8% | 63.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.2% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -33.1% |
| Separated | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 11.1% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (64.2%) 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 | 19.9% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -18.5% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 34.3% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 18.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 23.8% | 14.2% | -9.6% | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7QT this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 32.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 30.1% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 81.5% | 77.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 85.4% | 72.8% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 72.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastford Square 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 fallen by about -25.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Eastford Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2005-06-16 | £122,812 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 419 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 | 3,604 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 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 3out of 4 | 589 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 | 1,020 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 | 392 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 519 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,977 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 2,187 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 | 891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 2,181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harty's Coffee Cafe | 27 Fairholme, Collingham Street | 530 yd | |
| Flamingo Restaurant and Bar | 6 Honey Street | 654 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 700 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 21, Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 728 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 14, Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Cheetham Hill Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 807 yd | |
| Marble Arch Inn | The Marble Arch, 73 Rochdale Road | 866 yd | |
| GRUB | 50 Red Bank | 926 yd | |
| Red Bank Pop Up 21 | Arch 21, Red Bank | 1,034 yd | |
| Derby Brewery Arms | 95 Cheetham Hill Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Shack | 184 Rochdale Road | 279 yd | |
| Goody’s Flame Grill | 261 Oldham Road | 596 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 795 yd | |
| Jungle Grill Express Delivery | 51 North Street | 811 yd | |
| China Express | 134 Oldham Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Yip | 2 Cassidy Close | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 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.