M14 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Western Street, 0.5km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M14 4AL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M14 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00180862 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT WESTERN STREET, M14 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT WESTERN STREET, M14 4AL.
579
22
£ 33,800 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M14 4AL 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 4AL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M14 4AL. The average age is 22.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M14 4AL 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
Manchester Hospital School
Claremont Primary School
Heald Place Primary School
Webster Primary School
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Araby0.1 km
- Azadi Mini Market0.5 km
- Babaa Takeaway0.6 km
- City News Off Licence0.2 km
- Jilanis Newsagent0.4 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Park Crescent Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Verdene Hotel0.2 km
- Morning Star Hostel1.0 km
- Luther King House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Ford Madox Brown0.6 km
- 532 Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
- Grafton Arms0.8 km
- Kro Bar1.0 km
- Big Hands Bar0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- Afrikana Kitchen0.2 km
- Baghdady0.6 km
- Bardez Indian Street Food and Grill0.2 km
- Blue Nile Cafe0.2 km
- Go Falafel0.1 km
- + 140 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Dixy Chicken (Rusholme)0.2 km
- Hadramout0.3 km
- Istanbul0.5 km
- Crownchy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Al-Madina Takeaway0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Shah Ji Super Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ardwick1.9 km
- Manchester Oxford Road2.2 km
- Manchester Piccadilly2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wilmslow Road0.1 km
- Dagenham Road0.1 km
- Whitworth Park0.1 km
- Whitworth Park0.1 km
- Dagenham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M144AL · Data under Open Government Licence