M1 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on Houldsworth Street, 0.5km from Ancoats in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ancoats & Beswick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M1 1EJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (73% 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 £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for M1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00176052 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOULDSWORTH STREET, M1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOULDSWORTH STREET, M1 1EJ.
261
30
£ 50,800 /yr
84%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M1 1EJ 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
M1 1EJ is a young, economically active community — 84% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £400k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M1 1EJ. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M1 1EJ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Collyhurst Nursery School
Park View Community Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- A Nice Sip0.4 km
- Ancoats Coffee Company0.4 km
- Cake Box0.7 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made0.7 km
- Eat 2 Treat0.4 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Roomzzz0.7 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hatters Hostel Ltd0.3 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
150 nearby- Browns0.6 km
- Crown And Anchor0.7 km
- Fierce Bar0.2 km
- Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.0 km
- Gullivers0.1 km
- + 145 more
Restaurant, Cafe
448 nearby- 63 Degrees0.2 km
- Archies0.6 km
- Black Milk0.0 km
- Bubbleology0.8 km
- Cafe & Grill Istanbul0.3 km
- + 443 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.5 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Tokyo Tokyo0.4 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Morrisons Market Street0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
- Manchester Piccadilly0.9 km
- Manchester1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Warwick Street0.0 km
- Lever Street Bus Station Access0.1 km
- Thomas Street0.1 km
- Lever Street Bus Station Access0.1 km
- Great Ancoats Street (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence