M1 1FZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newton Street, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 1FZ are sourced from Output Area E00175810 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON STREET, M1 1FZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON STREET, M1 1FZ.
143
31
£ 50,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M1 1FZ 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 1FZ is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1FZ. 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 1FZ 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
St Anne's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
Medlock Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
148 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Co-op Shop0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.4 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
59 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.3 km
- Ibis Budget Pollard Street0.9 km
- Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.7 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
175 nearby- B Lounge0.2 km
- Blinker0.5 km
- Bruntwood0.2 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.5 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.5 km
- + 170 more
Restaurant, Cafe
526 nearby- AKA Sushi0.4 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Dutton's0.8 km
- Foundation Coffee House0.3 km
- + 521 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.6 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.5 km
- Sushi Mami0.7 km
- Janam Fast Food0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 81 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Piccadilly0.6 km
- Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Manchester Oxford Road1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Newton Street0.0 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Dale Street (to define route)0.1 km
- Back Piccadilly0.1 km
- Newton Street (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M11FZ · Data under Open Government Licence