Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

PORTLAND CRESCENT, M13 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND CRESCENT, M13 0BU.

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Population

577

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,800 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M13 0BU 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in M13 0BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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M13 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portland Crescent, 0.2km from Longsight in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M13 0BU 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. Property: Prices average £580k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00180788 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M13 0BU. 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

White / British43.7%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

M13 0BU 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.

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school Local Schools

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Plymouth Grove Primary School

Good436 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Good239 pupils0.3 km
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Dean Trust Ardwick

Good1258 pupils0.4 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good492 pupils0.5 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good432 pupils0.6 km
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Manchester Hospital School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Armitage CofE Primary School

Outstanding500 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Co-op Wilmslow Park0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box Manchester Limited0.7 km
  • Haji Baba Ltd0.9 km
  • Harvest Energy0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Community Church of the Nazarene Longsight0.4 km
  • Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
  • National Blood Service0.8 km
  • Plymouth Grove Restaurant1.0 km
  • Saifullah Zain Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda Longsight0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St Anselm Hall Cellar Club0.6 km
  • Gilmer Hall Bar0.8 km
  • Victoria Park Bar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Big Johns Wilmslow Road1.0 km
  • Calzone King0.6 km
  • Camel One1.0 km
  • Frosted Layers1.0 km
  • Gong Cha - Wilmslow Road1.0 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • Park Crescent Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick1.2 km
  • Ashburys1.7 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hathersage Road0.1 km
  • Grindlow Street0.1 km
  • Richmond Grove0.2 km
  • Daisy Bank Road0.2 km
  • Winterford Avenue0.3 km