M14 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heald Grove, 0.6km from Victoria Park in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester, Gorton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M14 4AJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% 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 11% — 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: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 M14 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00180896 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEALD GROVE, M14 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEALD GROVE, M14 4AJ.
523
28
£ 33,800 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M14 4AJ 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
M14 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M14 4AJ. The average age is 28.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,666
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M14 4AJ 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
Manchester Academy
Claremont Primary School
Heald Place Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
Webster Primary School
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Araby0.2 km
- Azadi Mini Market0.4 km
- Babaa Takeaway0.5 km
- Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd1.0 km
- City News Off Licence0.2 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Park Crescent Hotel0.5 km
- Verdene Hotel0.3 km
- Luther King House0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Ford Madox Brown0.7 km
- Polish Parish Club0.6 km
- Grafton Arms0.9 km
- Platt Lane Sport Complex0.8 km
- Three Sixty0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
135 nearby- Afrikana Kitchen0.2 km
- Baghdady0.5 km
- Balestaro1.0 km
- Bardez Indian Street Food and Grill0.2 km
- Blue Nile Cafe0.2 km
- + 130 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Dixy Chicken (Rusholme)0.2 km
- Hadramout0.3 km
- Istanbul0.4 km
- Ghostyskitchen0.9 km
- Silverspoon Takeaway1.0 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Shah Ji Super Store0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick2.0 km
- Manchester Oxford Road2.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wilmslow Road0.1 km
- Rusholme - Walmer Street0.2 km
- Dagenham Road0.2 km
- Dagenham Road0.2 km
- Whitworth Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M144AJ · Data under Open Government Licence