M15 5JH is an accessible, working-class 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M15 5JH are sourced from Output Area E00180833 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRETFORD ROAD, M15 5JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRETFORD ROAD, M15 5JH.
584
21
£ 45,300 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 5JH 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, M15 5JH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters. Property prices are trending up 16.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 5JH. The average age is 21.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 161,250
10 sales · Mean £ 157,800
Semi-Detached
£ 144,000
2 sales · Mean £ 144,000
Terraced
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M15 5JH 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
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Trinity CofE High School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Webster Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Deansgate Square General Store0.6 km
- Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)0.7 km
- Home0.6 km
- Old Trafford Pantry1.0 km
- Aztec Farms1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.6 km
- Hilton Manchester Deansgate0.9 km
- First Street0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.7 km
- Salutation Tavern0.6 km
- The Union MMU0.6 km
- Factory 2511.0 km
- Peveril of The Peak0.8 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- A$AP Coffee0.9 km
- Cafe Muse1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Charlie Macs Dogs0.6 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co0.7 km
- + 165 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bentokingplus0.7 km
- Gong Cha Oxford Road0.8 km
- Zaytoni0.8 km
- Archies0.8 km
- Double Drop0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deansgate0.7 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royce Road0.0 km
- Royce Road0.0 km
- Royce Road0.1 km
- Princess Road (Slip Road) (to def route)0.1 km
- Royce Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M155JH · Data under Open Government Licence