M3 1EJ 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.
For renters and young professionals, M3 1EJ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% 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. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00175935 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1EJ.
287
38
£ 40,100 /yr
51%
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
56% of M3 1EJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M3 1EJ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1EJ has low crime rates — 1 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
Unity Community Primary
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
The Friars Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
River View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.6 km
- All Stars & Las Vegas Fried Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- New Look0.8 km
- B & M Bargains0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.7 km
- Radisson Park Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Strangeway Studios0.5 km
- Palatine Inn0.6 km
- New Century Hall Kitchen1.0 km
- The Beerhouse1.0 km
- The Eagle Inn0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Agreste1.0 km
- Apna Lahori Kebabish0.5 km
- Co-op Ground Floor Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Foody's0.5 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Bee Buffet0.8 km
- Asian Tasties0.4 km
- Just Try0.5 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.3 km
- Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.8 km
- Manchester1.3 km
- Salford Central1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cheetwood Primary School0.3 km
- Hodgson Street0.3 km
- Jury Street0.3 km
- Bury New Road0.4 km
- Elvate Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M31EJ · Data under Open Government Licence