M15 6PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Hulme in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6PA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 13% — 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 M15 6PA are sourced from Output Area E00026395 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M15 6PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 6PA.
420
30
£ 31,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 6PA 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 6PA has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 6PA. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-01)
M15 6PA 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
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Trinity CofE High School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Rolls Crescent Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Webster Primary School
Manchester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Deansgate Square General Store1.0 km
- Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)0.6 km
- Home0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Ducie Arms0.6 km
- 532 Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
- Salutation Tavern0.3 km
- The Union MMU0.2 km
- Kro Bar0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- 14Forty0.6 km
- Cafe 2O40.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Grano0.4 km
- House of Habesha0.8 km
- + 142 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Abdul Hadi0.9 km
- Birley Fields Eatery0.4 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.7 km
- Bentokingplus0.4 km
- Gong Cha Oxford Road0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.3 km
- First Street0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel1.0 km
- Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road0.9 km
- Deansgate1.0 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity High School0.1 km
- Upper Medlock Street0.2 km
- Upper Medlock Street0.2 km
- Boundary Lane (Sbd - Def Rte)0.2 km
- Boundary Lane (Sbd - Def Rte)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M156PA · Data under Open Government Licence