Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 3AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

156

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M2 3AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

No single demographic signal dominates M2 3AW — age 35, 22% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

M2 3AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M2 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 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 3AW. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 16%
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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)

M2 3AW has low crime rates — 1 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.

Violence and sexual offences7

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.3 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.4 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.5 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Home1.0 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.7 km
  • Frurt0.5 km
  • Matadar Newsagent0.5 km
  • Portland News0.4 km
  • + 154 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

629 nearby
  • Charlie Macs Dogs1.0 km
  • Revolution Bar0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • This Charming Naan0.9 km
  • Bowlers0.5 km
  • + 624 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

67 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.5 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Hotel Brooklyn0.5 km
  • Ibis0.5 km
  • Motel One0.7 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

205 nearby
  • Alcotraz0.7 km
  • Baby Platinum0.6 km
  • Centre Stage0.6 km
  • Club Tropicana0.5 km
  • Iconic Bar0.5 km
  • + 200 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.4 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.6 km
  • Sushi Mami0.5 km
  • Shack Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • The Shack0.3 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • House of Fraser0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester0.6 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • York Street (to define route)0.1 km
  • Fountain Street (to define route)0.1 km
  • Market Street Metrolink West Entrance0.1 km
  • Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • City Centre - Spring Gardens0.1 km