According to certain reports, Collyhurst is one of the most deprived areas in the UK – however the area now flourishes from multicultural influences and regeneration projects. The average property value in Collyhurst is £78, 537 – which is a change of -0.47 over the year.

The River Irk also flows through the area. The Beautiful South filmed their video for the single “Manchester” near Billy Green’s Pub in Collyhurst (closed as of 2012) – which featured in the TV show “Toughest Pubs in Britain”. An area of Manchester, it lies 1.5 miles to the northeast of the city centre. It lies on the A664 (Rochdale Road) and the A62 (Oldham Road).