M1 1FR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M1 1FR are sourced from Output Area E00175810 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M1 1FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 1FR.
143
31
£ 50,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M1 1FR 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
High employment, young population. M1 1FR combines 82% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At 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 1FR. The average age is 31.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M1 1FR 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
Medlock Primary School
Park View Community Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- A Nice Sip0.4 km
- Ancoats Coffee Company0.4 km
- Cake Box0.6 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made0.6 km
- Eat 2 Treat0.5 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
57 nearby- Roomzzz0.7 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.0 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Hatters Hostel Ltd0.0 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
158 nearby- Browns0.6 km
- Crown And Anchor0.8 km
- Fierce Bar0.3 km
- Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.2 km
- Gullivers0.2 km
- + 153 more
Restaurant, Cafe
508 nearby- 63 Degrees0.4 km
- Archies0.6 km
- Black Milk0.2 km
- Bubbleology0.8 km
- Cafe & Grill Istanbul0.2 km
- + 503 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.6 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.6 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Tokyo Tokyo0.5 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Morrisons Market Street0.2 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
- Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Manchester Oxford Road1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hilton Street0.0 km
- Stevenson Square0.0 km
- Stevenson Square0.1 km
- Stevenson Square0.1 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M11FR · Data under Open Government Licence