Cakebread Street Manchester
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (M12), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24501293.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Manchester Piccadilly, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ardwick Green Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vallance Medical, about 270 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 4 M12 6HF | Other | £15,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (66% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- DRILL HALL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Church Inn, 45-47 Ardwick Green, not permissioned (160 m)
- Land Bounded By Ardwick Green North, Cotter Street & Niven Street M12 6EY: up to 16 homes, Planning Permission (160 m)
- Ardwick Green NDF sites: up to 2,484 homes, non permissioned (180 m)
- Mayfield Development Area: up to 1,250 homes, non permissioned (200 m)
- Mayfield - Macdonald car park site: up to 150 homes, non permissioned (340 m)
- Vacant Plot North East Of The Vallance Centre Brunswick Street: up to 16 homes, Planning Permission (350 m)
- Land Bounded By Polygon Street, Stockport Road And Brunswick Street Ardwick Manchester M12 6AN, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 9 Justin Close M13 9WX: up to 10 homes, Planning Permission (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 40 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M12 6HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M12 6HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ardwick 260 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Manchester Oxford Road 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ardwick Green Park | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cakebread Street Car Park | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vallance Medical | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vallance Dental Centre | 270 m |
| Hospital | University Dental Hospital Of Manchester | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police City Centre Public Enquiry Counter | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ardwick Green Park 2.0 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.6 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartfield Close Allotments 890 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Unitarian chapel, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 126 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Unitarian chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Police and Fire Station | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Store Street Aqueduct | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Former Nicholls Hospital including gymnasium, governor's house, stone setted and flagged forecourt, boundary walls and gates, stone gate piers on Ford Street and Devonshire Street, and two granite memorials in the forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Philips Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Alexandra Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
| South Bay | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 5 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | 270 m | Requires improvement (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Trinity CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 0–4 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Street Bagels M12 6HF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Floriental M12 6DL | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Hoké Poké M12 6FW | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Projekts MCR M1 2PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Ornella's Little Kitchen M1 2PZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Burgerism M1 2PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Fuku Food at Freight Island M1 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Mia's Arepas a Taste of Venezuela M1 2PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Mega Gyros Ltd M1 2PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Freight Island Bar M1 2PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Kopparberg M1 2PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Voodoo Rays M1 2PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| SoftBoi M1 2PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Outside Bar M1 2PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Calico Coffee M1 2PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
Manor Street · Ardwick Green North · Charlton Place · Paddock Street · Thirsk Street · Bond Street Industrial Estate · Mancunian Way · Kale Street · Niven Street · Baring Street · Hamsell Road · Barlow Place
All the streets in M12 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.