M15 4AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Stretford Road, 0.3km from Hulme in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M15 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00175836 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRETFORD ROAD, M15 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRETFORD ROAD, M15 4AY.
278
31
£ 31,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 4AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M15 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 4AY. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 153,500
33 sales · Mean £ 151,692
Terraced
£ 135,000
2 sales · Mean £ 135,000
school Local Schools
Rolls Crescent Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Deansgate Square General Store0.8 km
- Old Trafford Pantry0.5 km
- Dynamic Support of Greater Manchester Ltd0.9 km
- Hulme Fish and Meat Market0.7 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Limelight cafe0.7 km
- Kims Kitchen Manchester0.5 km
- Parlour Vapes0.7 km
- Brownic Cafe0.7 km
- Flayvas0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rebellion Bar1.0 km
- The Banyan Tree0.8 km
- Brunning and Price0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicken Shack0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Double Dragon0.7 km
- Panku Hulme0.8 km
- Henrys Takeaway0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn Manchester City Centre0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink0.9 km
- Deansgate1.0 km
- Manchester Oxford Road1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mallow Street0.1 km
- Mallow Street0.1 km
- Rolls Cres (Wbd - to def rte)0.1 km
- Stretford Road0.2 km
- Spruce Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M154AY · Data under Open Government Licence