Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

BOOTLE STREET, M2 5GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOOTLE STREET, M2 5GU.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 72% private renter occupancy, M2 5GU 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.

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

M2 5GU is a safe, established residential area on Bootle Street, 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M2 5GU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

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 5GU are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 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 5GU. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

M2 5GU has low crime rates — 1 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 CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.3 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • Deansgate Square General Store0.7 km
  • Home0.6 km
  • Tutzys Newsagents & Vape Store0.7 km
  • Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 117 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

154 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.5 km
  • Ape And Apple0.2 km
  • Arcane Bar0.3 km
  • Flight Club Darts0.4 km
  • Hudson Social0.4 km
  • + 149 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

512 nearby
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.6 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
  • No.8 Manchester0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 507 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

50 nearby
  • Gardens Hotel1.0 km
  • Hotel Gotham0.4 km
  • Britannia Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.3 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.6 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Go Falafel1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Wrights Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 75 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deansgate0.5 km
  • Manchester0.5 km
  • Salford Central0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Deansgate0.0 km
  • Watson Street0.1 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Spinningfields (to define route)0.1 km
  • Quay Street0.1 km