M1 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Newton Street, 0.3km from Ancoats 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 95% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, down 3.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00180885 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON STREET, M1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON STREET, M1 1AQ.
367
27
£ 50,800 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M1 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 77% economic activity and an average age of 27, M1 1AQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M1 1AQ. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 202,500
70 sales · Mean £ 209,065
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M1 1AQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
Park View Community Primary
Collyhurst Nursery School
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Co-op Shop0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.5 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.5 km
- Ibis Budget Pollard Street0.7 km
- Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.6 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
140 nearby- B Lounge0.4 km
- Blinker0.8 km
- Bruntwood0.4 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.8 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.8 km
- + 135 more
Restaurant, Cafe
415 nearby- AKA Sushi0.7 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Foundation Coffee House0.6 km
- Hetherington's Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 410 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Wing Yip0.4 km
- Harvey Nichols1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.9 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.8 km
- Sushi Mami1.0 km
- Janam Fast Food0.9 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 73 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
- Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Manchester1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Jersey Street0.0 km
- Jersey Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Rochdale Canal0.1 km
- Lever Street Bus Station Access0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M11AQ · Data under Open Government Licence