Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 6BA.

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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
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3/10
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9/10
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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

72% of homes in M2 6BA 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.

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

M2 6BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 6BA 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 6BA. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M2 6BA 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 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • Deansgate Square General Store1.0 km
  • Home0.8 km
  • Frurt0.3 km
  • Matadar Newsagent0.3 km
  • Portland News0.6 km
  • + 133 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

204 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.8 km
  • Alcotraz0.4 km
  • Baby Platinum0.7 km
  • Centre Stage0.7 km
  • Club Tropicana0.7 km
  • + 199 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

586 nearby
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.9 km
  • Bowlers0.3 km
  • Akbar Balti Restaurant0.8 km
  • Arnero Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 581 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

63 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.6 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • Hotel Brooklyn0.6 km
  • Ibis0.5 km
  • Motel One1.0 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.5 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.7 km
  • Sushi Mami0.6 km
  • Shack Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • The Shack0.6 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • House of Fraser0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester0.4 km
  • Salford Central0.6 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St James Square0.1 km
  • St Ann Square0.1 km
  • St James Square0.1 km
  • John Dalton Street0.1 km
  • Ridgefield0.1 km