M15 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Johnson Street, 0.2km from Cornbrook in Old Trafford. Administratively it sits within Clifford ward and the Stretford and Urmston constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Trafford.
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 M15 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00181584 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHNSON STREET, M15 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSON STREET, M15 4BL.
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£ 35,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 4BL 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
M15 4BL has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 4BL. The average age is 33.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M15 4BL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Rolls Crescent Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Drinks 4 U / 24/7 Open Bar / 24/7 Booze Delivery / 24/7 Alcohol Delive0.6 km
- Manchester Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- Select Convenience0.4 km
- Super Halal Meat0.2 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Morgans Bar0.9 km
- The Banyan Tree0.8 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.8 km
- Tollgate Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- New Gi Foo0.8 km
- Tea Time Collective0.8 km
- Chaiiwala0.8 km
- Kath Locke Centre1.0 km
- Chillyz Ltd0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Henrys Takeaway0.3 km
- MLK Burgers0.9 km
- Gordons Kitchen0.5 km
- Munchies0.9 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods plc1.0 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Worldwide Foodstores (Old Trafford)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink0.6 km
- Pomona Metrolink1.1 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cornbrook Street0.1 km
- Stretford Road0.1 km
- Stretford Road0.1 km
- Cornbrook Street0.1 km
- Lucy Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M154BL · Data under Open Government Licence