M19 1WQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsway, 0.6km from Lane End in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Burnage ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M19 1WQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 25% — 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. Property: Average house prices are around £260k. 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 M19 1WQ are sourced from Output Area E00025914 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, M19 1WQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, M19 1WQ.
393
34
£ 33,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M19 1WQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M19 1WQ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M19 1WQ. The average age is 34.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M19 1WQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burnage Academy for Boys
Ladybarn Primary School
Green End Primary School
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Mauldeth Road Primary School
Priestnall School
St Catherine's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Green End Convenience Store0.5 km
- Dana Superstore0.4 km
- East West0.6 km
- East West Continental Food0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Surabhi Restaurant0.4 km
- Kebab House0.8 km
- Cheat Daze0.9 km
- Feast-In0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chinese Emperor0.5 km
- Kung Fu Kitchen0.7 km
- Royal Grill House0.4 km
- Spice Kitchens also T/as Kashmiri Spice0.8 km
- The Chicken Hub0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Reasons to be Cheerful0.5 km
- The Sun in September0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnage0.5 km
- Mauldeth Road1.0 km
- East Didsbury Metrolink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Barcicroft Road0.1 km
- Barcicroft Road0.1 km
- Barcicroft Road0.3 km
- Barcicroft Road0.3 km
- Green End Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M191WQ · Data under Open Government Licence