Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 1AF.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M1 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M1 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M1 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00175961 (shared with 198 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M1 1AF. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M1 1AF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

156 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.5 km
  • Direct Fisheries0.4 km
  • Finch Bakery0.6 km
  • Tib Street Off Licence0.4 km
  • Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • + 151 more
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Pub, NightClub

199 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream0.4 km
  • English Lounge also T/as 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.4 km
  • Lost Cat0.4 km
  • Mint Lounge0.4 km
  • + 194 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

619 nearby
  • The Bakery0.5 km
  • Bar Exchange0.6 km
  • Barburrito0.4 km
  • Bloom Cafe0.7 km
  • Bodybarre (Cafe)0.4 km
  • + 614 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Açai and The Tribe0.4 km
  • Arndale Shawarma0.4 km
  • Bonani Bites0.5 km
  • Boost Juice Bars0.5 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
  • + 86 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.3 km
  • Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel1.0 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.6 km
  • + 59 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Metrolink Access0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens0.0 km