Collyhurst Street is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M40 8LJ 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 Collyhurst Street, Manchester, M40 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M40 8LE, M40 8WF, M40 8LR, M40 7GL, M40 7QL, M40 8LP, M40 8LD, M40 7QD, M40 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M40 8LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 58.3% | 56.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 26.4% | 11.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 46.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 25.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 12.6% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 8LJ this area, 40% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.3% | 40% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 19.4% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 70.9% | 57.5% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 83.6% | 76.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collyhurst Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Crumpsall 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 -53.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hotel Collyhurst Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-05-16 | £751,658 |
The percentage of student residents living in M40 8LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 140 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 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Malachy's RC Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RG | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Eggington Street , Collyhurst M40 7RH | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbott Community Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M40 7PR | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School St Augustine Street , Monsall M40 8PL | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School Livesey Street , Collyhurst M4 5HF | 2out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 839 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 840 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The East Manchester Academy 60 Grey Mare Lane , Beswick M11 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,923 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 | 2,854 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 2,283 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 | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Manchester Parish Hall , Water Street M9 5US | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 979-981 Rochdale Road , M9 8AE | - not rated | 2,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaardie's | 6 Hulme Hall Lane | 586 yd | |
| The Cafe | Ground Floor Unit 1 Snack Bar, 1 Beckford Street | 802 yd | |
| Win Wah | 615 Rochdale Road | 832 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Canal Side Works, Hulme Hall Lane | 860 yd | |
| Metro Link Canteen | Metrolink House, Queens Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley | The Valley, Glendower Drive | 622 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Sedgeford Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody’s Flame Grill | 261 Oldham Road | 224 yd | |
| Vegan Shack | 184 Rochdale Road | 306 yd | |
| Biso Hut | 624-626 Oldham Road | 546 yd | |
| Otalenu Kitchen | 2 Hulme Hall Lane | 582 yd | |
| TK’s Fried Chicken and Pizza | 405 Queens Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Platting Swimming Pools (Closed) Varley Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Park View Community School VARLEY STREET | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| Manchester Communication Academy SILCHESTER DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Manchester) IRISH TOWN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,039 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.