M2 3AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Deansgate ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00180791 (shared with 309 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 3AA.
360
30
£ 53,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 3AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
76% of homes in M2 3AA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 3AA. The average age is 30.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M2 3AA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Trinity CofE High School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Medlock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.7 km
- Frurt0.2 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.2 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
66 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.3 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.2 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
202 nearby- B Lounge0.7 km
- Blinker0.2 km
- Bruntwood0.7 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.2 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.2 km
- + 197 more
Restaurant, Cafe
633 nearby- AKA Sushi0.3 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Dutton's0.3 km
- Foley's0.7 km
- + 628 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.2 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.4 km
- Sushi Mami0.2 km
- Turkish Grill0.8 km
- God Father Pizza0.9 km
- + 86 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road0.4 km
- Deansgate0.7 km
- Manchester0.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- St Peters Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M23AA · Data under Open Government Licence