Elcot Close is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 7SG 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 Elcot Close, Manchester, M40 7SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 7ST, M40 7SP, M40 7TB, M40 7TD, M40 7TE, M8 0RG, M8 0RQ, M40 7TF, M40 7TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M40 7SG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 41.2% | 48.9% | 7.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 58.8% | 51.1% | -7.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 7SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.8% 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 | 57.3% | 74.8% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 36.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 12.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 1.4% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 5.4% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (65.8%) 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 | 32.1% | 44.7% | 12.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 21.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -12.5% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 15.8% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 7SG this area, 35.6% 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 | 47.6% | 35.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 16.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.5% | 65.1% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 77.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 77.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elcot Close 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 -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Elcot Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2019-04-01 | £159,155 |
| 20 Elcot Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2016-08-05 | £124,683 |
M40 7SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 505 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 | 4,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 3out of 4 | 168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Primary Academy 49 Parkstead Drive , Harpurhey M9 5QN | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Temple Smedley Lane , Cheetham M8 8SA | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 514 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive , Harpurhey M40 8NT | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 656 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 3,403 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,362 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 | 1,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 2,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win Wah | 615 Rochdale Road | 409 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 432 yd | |
| Irish World Heritage Centre | Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way | 551 yd | |
| Shahba Rose | 103 Queens Road | 695 yd | |
| Two Apples | 103 Queens Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 144 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 627 yd | |
| Smedley Hotel | 181 Hendham Vale | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Shack | 184 Rochdale Road | 465 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 502 yd | |
| Goody’s Flame Grill | 261 Oldham Road | 781 yd | |
| Spice Cabin | 8 Tavistock Square | 903 yd | |
| Subway | Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill Road | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Smedley Lane Playing Fields LICHFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.02 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.