Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 3AB.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M2 3AB 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. M2 3AB combines 68% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M2 3AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (54% 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00175992 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 3AB. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.5%
Asian / British Asian28.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M2 3AB 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils1.2 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.5 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

126 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • A Nice Sip1.0 km
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • Churros Locos Freshly Made0.8 km
  • Eat 2 Treat1.0 km
  • + 121 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

539 nearby
  • Grano0.9 km
  • Archies0.9 km
  • Bubbleology0.6 km
  • Cafe & Grill Istanbul0.9 km
  • Cafe Istanbul0.7 km
  • + 534 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • Birley Fields Eatery0.9 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.9 km
  • Pancho's Burritos1.0 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Tokyo Tokyo1.0 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • First Street0.3 km
  • Gardens Hotel0.9 km
  • Hotel Gotham0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

149 nearby
  • Browns0.6 km
  • Crown And Anchor1.0 km
  • NQ640.9 km
  • The Abel Heywood1.0 km
  • Trove0.7 km
  • + 144 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Oxford Road0.2 km
  • Deansgate0.4 km
  • Manchester0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Street0.1 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex0.1 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex0.1 km
  • StPeter'S Square(Stop Sn)0.1 km
  • St Peter's Square0.1 km