M16 7LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Moss Side in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7LQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 30% 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.
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 M16 7LQ are sourced from Output Area E00175967 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 7LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 7LQ.
305
31
£ 29,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 7LQ 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
M16 7LQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 7LQ. The average age is 31.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M16 7LQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Webster Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Manchester Academy
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Old Trafford Pantry0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Hulme Fish and Meat Market0.5 km
- Hulme Manchester Superstore0.5 km
- Living Natural0.6 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Kims Kitchen Manchester1.0 km
- Red Sea Cafe Bar0.4 km
- 14Forty0.7 km
- Kim By The Sea Cafe1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Bentokingplus1.0 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.5 km
- Jin Du0.4 km
- Chennai Meals0.7 km
- Chicken Burger Pizza0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Claremont Hotel0.7 km
- Polish Parish Club1.0 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Morning Star Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink1.8 km
- Deansgate1.9 km
- Manchester Oxford Road1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Selworthy Road0.1 km
- Selworthy Road0.2 km
- Yarburgh Street0.2 km
- Moss Lane West0.3 km
- Yarburgh Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M167LQ · Data under Open Government Licence