Bread Street Manchester
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (M18), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24500970.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £90,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9, E: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Manchester costs £2,312 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 320 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Vine Street Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Florence House Medical Practice, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £71,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £33,500 | £33,500 | £33,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £10,750 | £10,000 | £30,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £2,500 | £2,500 | £2,500 |
| 1999 | 4 | £16,000 | £12,000 | £22,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 12 M18 8QF | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 11 M18 8QF | Terraced | £77,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 17 M18 8QF | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2007 | 11 M18 8QF | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2006 | 12 M18 8QF | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | 14 M18 8QF | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2004 | 12 M18 8QF | Terraced | £33,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 10 M18 8QF | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2002 | 3 M18 8QF | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2002 | 12 M18 8QF | Terraced | £10,750 | |
| 23 Jul 2002 | 3 M18 8QF | Terraced | £10,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2001 | 14 M18 8QF | Terraced | £2,500 | |
| 23 Dec 1999 | 5 M18 8QF | Terraced | £22,000 | |
| 23 Dec 1999 | 5 M18 8QF | Terraced | £12,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1999 | 3 M18 8QF | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1999 | 3 M18 8QF | Terraced | £13,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1900-1929 (11); before 1900 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Manchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,312 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,541 | £1,798 | £2,055 | £2,312 | £2,826 | £3,340 | £3,853 | £4,624 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (86% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Abbey Hey Clinic Constable Street: up to 6 homes, Planning Permission (90 m)
- St George's Rectory: up to 7 homes, Planning Permission (140 m)
- Bellamy Court (EXTRA CARE) (Brownfield part of site), permissioned (160 m)
- Bellamy Court (potentially EXTRA CARE), not permissioned (190 m)
- Land Opposite 83-87 Vine Street: up to 25 homes, Planning Permission (320 m)
- Land At Wellington Street/Cross Lane Gorton, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Lees Street / Ogden Lane Openshaw, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Gorton District Centre Framework: James Court, Wellington Street: up to 10 homes, non permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026 to 23 September 2026: Grain Communications Limited (formerly Solway Communications Limited), Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: Grain Communications Limited (formerly Solway Communications Limited), Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M18 8QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| M18 8QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 78 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 8QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M18 8QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gorton 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 320 m |
| Belle Vue 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Ryder Brow 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lees Street Abbey Hey | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Rcp Parking - Thompson Street | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Florence House Medical Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmaco | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | GMP Openshaw Police Complex | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gorton Service Station Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vine Street Park 7,080 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Debdale Park 17 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 2.8 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peacock mausoleum to west of Brookfield Unitarian Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock mausoleum to west of Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Brookfield Unitarian Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Section of an early medieval boundary ditch known as the Nico Ditch on Denton golf course 320m south west of Lodge Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Gorton Upper Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Denton Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 17 |
7 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Manchester: see them on the Manchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Clement's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wright Robinson College | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Varna Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Higher Openshaw Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Aspinal | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Save M18 8GA | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| SFA Local Store M18 8GD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Peri Fried Cottage M18 8RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Just Pizza M18 8QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abbey Hey Before & After School Club M18 8RR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Community Super Save M18 8GY | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Abbey Hey Mini Market M18 8RP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Sep 2024 |
| golocalextra M18 8NS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Abbey Hey Superstore M18 8QU | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| High Bank Convenience Store M18 8UT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2024 |
| Vine Street Convenience Store M18 8SR | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Lou's Brews M18 8WG | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Family Shoppers M18 8NY | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Welcome store M18 8WB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Premium Welcome Store M18 8WB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rutland Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 36% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gidlow Street · Rumbold Street · Union Street · Long Street · Abbey Close · Rutland Street · Ernocroft Grove · Western Street · Godwin Street · Corrigan Street · Freshwater Street · Maybury Street
All the streets in M18 and across Manchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.