Fairham Walk Manchester
4 addresses across 1 postcode (M4), about 40 m long. USRN 24502826.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- 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 Ardwick, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Islington Medical Centre, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 30% 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
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 (77% of about 780 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)
- All Souls Rectory Every Street, permissioned (110 m)
- X1 The Plaza (Great Ancoats Street / Issac Way), permissioned (250 m)
- Ground floor, Vulcan Mill, Pollard Street, permissioned (310 m)
- Bowlers Yard (Munday Street / Pollard Street): up to 62 homes, non permissioned (320 m)
- Block A 12 Pollard Street Bradford (excluding 101795), permissioned (370 m)
- Piccadilly Trading Estate: up to 1,960 homes, non permissioned (380 m)
- Block A Pollard Street (additional units) (390 m)
- Ancoats Works: up to 193 homes, non permissioned (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 3 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 7DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ardwick 260 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Ashburys 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | 370 m |
| Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | 510 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tutbury Street Ancoats | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Piccadilly Station Manchester City Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ZenPark- Spring Bank Car Park | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 15.1 km (9.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Islington Medical Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K's Chemist LTD | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vallance Dental Centre | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Manchester University Hospital NHS Ft (Hq) | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police City Centre Public Enquiry Counter | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gstyleuk | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.6 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,580 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2,200 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Hartfield Close Allotments 890 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hope Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) north. 39 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Store Street Aqueduct | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Doubling Mill Fireproof Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Decker Mill Old Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Philips Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Philips Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Gorton Lower Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Anne's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Ashbury Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| CofE School of the Resurrection Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park View Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The East Manchester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Armitage CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Connell Co-Op College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opium Mcr M4 7DG | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2021 |
| St.Annes R C Primary School M4 7EQ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Cloudwater Brew Co M1 2NP | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Slice Culture M1 2NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Cloudwater Brewery also T/as Tap Room & Barrel Store M1 2NP | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Tiddlywinks Day Nursery M4 7FA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Currys M12 6EH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Over The Bridge M12 6WF | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 May 2024 |
| Hetherington's Cafe Bar M4 7DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2021 |
| The Scran Guys M12 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Burgerfan also T/as Gelato Creamery Manchester M12 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| The Athenian Greek Street also T/as Coqfighter, Wingalicious, Tossed M12 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| I Knead Pizza M12 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Laros Greek Street Food M12 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Code.82 M12 6AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 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 | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 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
- M4 7DD: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tutbury Street · Ancoats Grove North · Grace Walk · Caterham Street · Ancoats Grove · Oswald Street · Harding Street · Linton Close · Tame Street · Ripley Close · Blisworth Close · Isaac Way
All the streets in M4 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.