Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

GREAT WESTERN STREET, M14 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT WESTERN STREET, M14 4BY.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M14 4BY 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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in M14 4BY — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M14 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Western Street, 0.6km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M14 4BY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 72% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 12% — 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.

Census 2021 statistics for M14 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00026567 (shared with 11 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 M14 4BY. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.5%
Asian / British Asian26.0%
Black / African / Caribbean25.6%
Other / Mixed20.9%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M14 4BY 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Manchester Academy

Good1104 pupils0.3 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good651 pupils0.4 km
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Webster Primary School

Good498 pupils0.5 km
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Heald Place Primary School

Good655 pupils0.6 km
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The Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Manchester Hospital School

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils0.8 km
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St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Araby0.3 km
  • Azadi Mini Market0.6 km
  • Babaa Takeaway0.7 km
  • Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd0.8 km
  • City News Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Park Crescent Hotel0.7 km
  • Morning Star Hostel0.8 km
  • Verdene Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Ford Madox Brown0.6 km
  • Polish Parish Club0.4 km
  • The Claremont Hotel0.9 km
  • Grafton Arms0.8 km
  • Kro Bar1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

152 nearby
  • Afrikana Kitchen0.4 km
  • Baghdady0.7 km
  • Balestaro0.8 km
  • Bardez Indian Street Food and Grill0.4 km
  • Blue Nile Cafe0.0 km
  • + 147 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken (Rusholme)0.4 km
  • Hadramout0.5 km
  • Istanbul0.6 km
  • Northeast Chinese Food1.0 km
  • Silverspoon Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Shah Ji Super Store0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ardwick2.1 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road2.1 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Acomb Street0.2 km
  • Playfair Street0.2 km
  • Playfair Street0.2 km
  • Wilmslow Road0.3 km
  • Whitworth Park0.3 km