M13 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plymouth Grove West, 0.0km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M13 0AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M13 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00180788 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLYMOUTH GROVE WEST, M13 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLYMOUTH GROVE WEST, M13 0AQ.
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30
£ 29,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M13 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in M13 0AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M13 0AQ. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
M13 0AQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Plymouth Grove Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Armitage CofE Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Exotic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.9 km
- JKL Off Licence0.4 km
- Lancashire Meat Co0.9 km
- Melvin Spice and Groceries0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Eastern Pearl0.1 km
- Istanbul Shawarma0.9 km
- Red Chilli Restaurant0.9 km
- Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room0.7 km
- Budda Express0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Longsight0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Deen's Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Freddy's Chicken and Pizza0.9 km
- Kool Runnings0.9 km
- Waffle Run Express1.0 km
- CHICKANA'S chicken0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gilmer Hall Bar1.0 km
- Victoria Park Bar1.0 km
- St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick1.1 km
- Ashburys1.5 km
- Belle Vue2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Grindlow Street0.1 km
- Hathersage Road0.1 km
- Plymouth Grove West0.1 km
- Plymouth Grove West0.2 km
- Richmond Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M130AQ · Data under Open Government Licence