Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M3 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1BE.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M3 1BE 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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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 81% economic activity and an average age of 31, M3 1BE is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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

M3 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Strangeways in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% 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. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00180790 (shared with 22 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 M3 1BE. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

M3 1BE has low crime rates — 0 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.

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school Local Schools

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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.2 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.3 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.3 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Afrilish Limited0.8 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • M1 Metro Mini Market0.9 km
  • Primark Store0.8 km
  • + 107 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • Salt Dog Slims0.9 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.9 km
  • 33 Oldham Street0.8 km
  • Black Dog Ballroom0.8 km
  • Bridge Street Tavern0.9 km
  • + 112 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

382 nearby
  • American Pies1.0 km
  • Maki & Ramen0.8 km
  • Moose Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Nudo Sushi Box0.9 km
  • The Oast House1.0 km
  • + 377 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.6 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.7 km
  • Travelodge Manchester Central0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Morrisons Market Street0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Mia's Arepas a taste of Venezuela0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Açai and The Tribe0.6 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.1 km
  • Manchester0.7 km
  • Salford Central0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • New Bridge Street (E bnd To Def Rte)0.1 km
  • Manchester Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.1 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.1 km