Boundary: May 2026. Census and crime records have different dates and purposes.
What makes this ward different?
Homes rented from a council or housing association: 46% here, compared with 29% across Manchester (16.6 percentage points higher).
The share of social housing describes the homes already here. It does not show the current waiting list or whether enough suitable homes are available.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →People aged 65 or over: 5.2% here, compared with 9.5% across Manchester (4.3 percentage points lower).
Age helps locate demand for accessible homes, transport and support. Being older does not itself mean someone needs care.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages: 27.6% here, compared with 23.6% across Manchester (4 percentage points higher).
These households met at least two census conditions covering education, employment, health and housing. This is not an income or poverty measure.
21 March 2021 · ward and council use the same source, measure and date.
Why this comparison is valid
The difference is in percentage points. The wider figure is the published council total, not the average of its wards. Differences describe groups, not every resident.
Source →The people and homes here
People aged 65 or over
5.2%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
1,091 out of 21,042.
Source and method →People reporting bad or very bad health
5.5%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents; self-reported, not age-standardised
1,151 out of 21,042.
Source and method →People counted in the census
21,04421 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All usual residents
21,044 out of 21,044.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with a degree or equivalent
35.6%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
6,111 out of 17,164.
Source and method →Households facing at least one measured disadvantage
61.9%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
4,170 out of 6,739.
Source and method →Households facing two or more measured disadvantages
27.6%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
The census checks education, employment, health and housing. This is not a measure of income or poverty.
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
1,862 out of 6,739.
Source and method →People aged 16+ with no qualifications
17.3%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
Residents aged 16 and over
2,969 out of 17,164.
Source and method →Homes rented privately
33%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
2,219 out of 6,737.
Source and method →Homes rented from a council or housing association
46%21 March 2021 · Ardwick ward
Show the workings
Published Census 2021 count; percentage uses the matching population denominator
All households
3,101 out of 6,737.
Source and method →Crime and safety
Police UK publication gap, checked 2026-10-17: Greater Manchester Police: Currently no crime, outcome or stop and search data is available. The force is progressing towards a new IT system and data processes which will support provision of data to police.uk in the future. Some data is available directly from GMP website here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/sd/stats-and-data/ Greater Manchester Police: Crime data not provided for August 2026. The force will provide a data refresh as soon as possible. A complete two-year ward comparison is therefore withheld; other forces’ nearby records are not substituted.
Source and coverage explanation →
Source and coverage explanation →
Plans affecting this area
No project footprint has been verified for this ward. See the wider local plans; a nearby site does not automatically mean the whole ward benefits.
The proposed local response →
