Elwick Close Manchester
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (M16), about 90 m long. USRN 24502603.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 1).
- 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 Deansgate, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Alexandra Park, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Whitswood Practice, about 370 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (13). Built: 1976-1982 (13). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (81% of about 1,020 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)
- Big Western 87 Great Western Street M16 7PA: up to 21 homes, Planning Permission (270 m)
- Princess St / Raby Street, not permissioned (330 m)
- Former children's centre, Adscombe Street: up to 56 homes, non permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Moss Lane East / Princess Road (Reno site): up to 223 homes, non permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Barnhill St / Moss Lane East (site 2): up to 42 homes, non permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Bus Depot Princess Road, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Hulme High Street/Moss Lane East: up to 50 homes, non permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land At The Junction Of Alness Road And Wellington Road, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M16 7LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M16 7LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Deansgate 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Manchester Oxford Road 6.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brentwood Street Alexandra Park | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chorlton Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on Moss Lane East, M16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Whitswood Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ipharmacy Princess Rd | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Family Dental Practice | 250 m |
| Hospital | Bridgewater Hospital | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Greenheys Police Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Alexandra Park 24 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,880 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Alexandra Park, Manchester, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 390 m south. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park, Manchester | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m south |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Manchester Southern Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Houghend Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| South Bay | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Central Bay | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Treasure Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Claremont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Loreto College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Webster Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 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 |
| Manchester Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Christian | All-through | 3–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rolls Crescent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wilbraham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Youth Project also T/as Hideaway Fare share M16 7DG | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Addis Life M14 4RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Marsa Cafe M14 4RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Sasa's M14 4RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Coffee Nubia M14 4RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Richie and Nickie Liquor Store /Mini Mart M14 4RE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Jin Du M14 4RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 15 Dec 2023 |
| S Singh & Sons M14 4RB | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Sudanese house cafe M14 4RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Imo Oluwa Restaurant & Bar M14 4RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 26 May 2026 |
| Red Sea Cafe Bar M14 4RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Casablanca Restaurant M14 4RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Princess Butchery M14 4RB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 1 Pharmacy M14 4RL | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Gibbs Hardware M14 4RL | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 84% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
Picton Walk · Bedwell Street · Yeovil Street · Woburn Street · Kenside Street · Greame Street · Radley Street · Claremont Road · Forrester Close · Fairman Street · Escott Street · Chattock Street
All the streets in M16 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.