M3 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00175942 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1EB.
844
36
£ 40,100 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 80% private renter occupancy, M3 1EB 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 M3 1EB. The average age is 36.4. 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 2026-01)
M3 1EB 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.
school Local Schools
Cheetwood Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
River View Community Primary School
Unity Community Primary
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Cake Box1.0 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas0.9 km
- Selfridges & Co (Food Only)0.9 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Roomzzz0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Radisson Park Inn0.5 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Crown And Anchor0.8 km
- Walkabout0.8 km
- Green Arches0.7 km
- GRUB0.7 km
- The Seven Stars0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Archies1.0 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Cote Brasserie1.0 km
- La Vie Cafe0.9 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- + 157 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.9 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bun & Slice0.5 km
- Boost Juice Bars1.0 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
- House of Fraser1.0 km
- Harvey Nichols0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.6 km
- Manchester0.9 km
- Salford Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Strangeways0.1 km
- Strangeways0.1 km
- Trinity Way0.2 km
- Trinity Way0.3 km
- Jury Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M31EB · Data under Open Government Licence