M13 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheat Close, 0.2km from Chorlton upon Medlock in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M13 0ED is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 19% — 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00175932 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEAT CLOSE, M13 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAT CLOSE, M13 0ED.
326
30
£ 29,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M13 0ED 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
With 53% social renting, M13 0ED is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0ED. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M13 0ED has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
Plymouth Grove Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Dean Trust Ardwick
Manchester Academy
Medlock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Al Shamyat0.6 km
- Jacobs Londis1.0 km
- Baskin Robbins0.8 km
- Big Bear Store Ltd0.5 km
- Candys & Vapes0.9 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Ecco Pizzeria0.5 km
- Budda Express0.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Coniston Hall / Ashley0.3 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.5 km
- + 134 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Verdene Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Park Crescent Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Gilmer Hall Bar0.4 km
- Turing Tap0.5 km
- Victoria Park Bar0.4 km
- The Ducie Arms0.9 km
- Grafton Arms0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Al Safa0.6 km
- CHICKANA'S chicken0.2 km
- Abdul Hadi0.6 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick1.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.8 km
- Manchester Oxford Road2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Swinton Grove0.1 km
- Hathersage Road0.1 km
- Swinton Grove0.2 km
- Hathersage Road0.3 km
- Hathersage Road (St Mary'S Hospital)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M130ED · Data under Open Government Licence