M2 3DE 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 3DE are sourced from Output Area E00180791 (shared with 309 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 3DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 3DE.
360
30
£ 53,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 3DE 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
At 76% private renter occupancy, M2 3DE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 3DE. 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
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 3DE 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
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Trinity CofE High School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Medlock Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
133 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.8 km
- Frurt0.2 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.2 km
- + 128 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
62 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.3 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.3 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
200 nearby- B Lounge0.7 km
- Blinker0.3 km
- Bruntwood0.7 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.3 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.3 km
- + 195 more
Restaurant, Cafe
624 nearby- AKA Sushi0.3 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Dutton's0.3 km
- Foley's0.7 km
- + 619 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.2 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.4 km
- Sushi Mami0.2 km
- Turkish Grill0.9 km
- God Father Pizza0.9 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road0.4 km
- Deansgate0.6 km
- Manchester0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Central Library0.0 km
- St Peters Square0.0 km
- Hall Street0.0 km
- St Peter'S Sq Metrolink Station Sorth East Ent0.1 km
- St Peters Square (Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M23DE · Data under Open Government Licence