Area Analysis Manchester, North West

M1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M1 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

12,696

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,325 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, M1 is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

home £252,734 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M1 is a postcode district in Manchester, North West, covering 516 active and 473 retired postcodes.

The majority of M1 (86% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.

Property: Average house prices in M1 are around £252k, down 5.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across M1 is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district's average age of 30 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting240
Violence and sexual offences223
Public order182
Other theft167
Drugs143

school Local Schools

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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils
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Alma Park Primary School

Good469 pupils
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Acacias Community Primary School

Good465 pupils
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Chapel Street Community Primary School

Good677 pupils
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Claremont Primary School

Good651 pupils
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Crowcroft Park Primary School

Good241 pupils
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Heald Place Primary School

Good655 pupils
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Mauldeth Road Primary School

Good462 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

43 nearby
  • Pukht Food
  • The Merchants Hotel
  • Abode Manchester
  • Britannia Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Ladbrokes
  • Greggs
  • Greggs
  • Greggs
  • Greggs
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Freight Island Bar
  • Kopparberg
  • Red Light Bar
  • The Cockatoo Club
  • The Courtyard
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

279 nearby
  • The Bakery
  • Gather & Gather Coffee Bar
  • General Medical Council
  • Genting Casino Manchester
  • German Doner Kebab
  • + 274 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill
  • Archies
  • Archie's
  • Babylon
  • Bonani Bites
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Harvey Nichols
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Morrisons Market Street
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 4 more