Smallridge Close Manchester
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (M40), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24507125.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Mill Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mp Victoria Mill, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 43% 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
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1967-1975 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 2,220 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)
- Mellor Street, Tideswell Avenue And Esplanade Adjacent To Rochdale Canal, Miles Platting, permissioned (70 m)
- Victoria Mill 10 Lower Vickers Street, permissioned (350 m)
- Varley Street / Berkshire Road (Area 11), Miles Platting, permissioned (390 m)
- Ancoats Green, Jersey Street: up to 280 homes, non permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Harriett Street, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Poland Street: up to 200 homes, non permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Crown St Industrial Estate: up to 130 homes, non permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Bradford Road / Beswick Street: up to 129 homes, non permissioned (520 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 15 addresses are between 53 m and 54 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M40 7JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M40 7JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manchester Piccadilly 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Manchester Victoria 8.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Ardwick 260 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Holt Town (Manchester Metrolink) | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| New Islington (Manchester Metrolink) | 870 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garforth Avenue Miles Platting | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shudehill Interchange | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ancoats Mobility Hub - Manchester Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 16 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mp Victoria Mill | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haven Chemist | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newcross Dental Care | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North West | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | The New Greater Manchester Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Mill Park 6,310 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4.5 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,800 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | Philips Park Allotments 4,980 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Victoria Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m east |
| Hope Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Beehive Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Doubling Mill Fireproof Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Philips Park Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Philips Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Moston Vale | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Clayton Vale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbott Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Collyhurst Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy New Islington | Primary | 4–11 | 800 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 |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saviour CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Manchester Communication Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancoats Doughboy M40 7FG | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Winstanley Day Nursery M40 7NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Best One M40 7WE | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Havens Chemist M40 7WE | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Cali food 92 M4 7JJ | Mobile caterer | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Zaf's Go Local M4 7JW | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Dessert Stop M40 7PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| GOODY'S M40 7PS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Parish Church Of The Apostles M40 7FY | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Miles Platting Community Grocer M40 7DD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2023 |
| The Redeemed Church Food Bank M40 7FZ | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Osborne News M40 7PZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Bohdi Supplements M40 7EY | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Salt & Pepper M4 6AL | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Edo Diaspora African Foodbank M40 8BB | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
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 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
Mellor Street · Samouth Close · Dodworth Close · Lostock Street · Oldbury Close · Darfield Walk · Burnell Close · Exford Close · Naylor Street · Mickleby Walk · George Stringer Vc Drive · Lower Vickers Street
All the streets in M40 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.