M15 6SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6SH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 15% — 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. 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 6SH are sourced from Output Area E00175815 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M15 6SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 6SH.
264
29
£ 31,400 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 6SH 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 6SH has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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 6SH. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M15 6SH 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
Webster Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Manchester Academy
Trinity CofE High School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Manchester Hospital School
Claremont Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Al Shamyat1.0 km
- Araby0.8 km
- Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd1.0 km
- City News Off Licence0.9 km
- Great Western Pound Plus0.8 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Ecco Pizzeria0.8 km
- Budda Express1.0 km
- Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Haute Dolci Manchester0.8 km
- Jafra Restaurant0.9 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Verdene Hotel0.6 km
- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.7 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Morning Star Hostel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Gilmer Hall Bar0.9 km
- Turing Tap0.5 km
- Victoria Park Bar0.9 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- The Ford Madox Brown0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Al Safa0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken (Rusholme)0.9 km
- Bentokingplus0.3 km
- Gong Cha Oxford Road1.0 km
- Big Johns Wilmslow Road0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Shah Ji Super Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road1.5 km
- Deansgate1.7 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Science Park0.1 km
- Manchester Academy0.1 km
- Science Park0.2 km
- Manchester Academy0.2 km
- Manchester Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M156SH · Data under Open Government Licence