M3 1HX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Strangeways in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00175935 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1HX.
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 1HX'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 1HX. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M3 1HX 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
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Unity Community Primary
Abbott Community Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Roomzzz0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Park Inn0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Crown And Anchor0.9 km
- Walkabout0.9 km
- Green Arches0.4 km
- GRUB0.3 km
- Marble Arch Inn0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- 63 Degrees1.0 km
- Ciaooo Pizzeria Ltd0.9 km
- Mumma's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Pasta Factory0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
- + 131 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.9 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza1.0 km
- Bun & Slice0.1 km
- Shack Bar & Grill1.0 km
- The Shack1.0 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Co-op Shop0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Beti News0.9 km
- Cake Box Harpurhey Ltd0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.6 km
- Manchester1.2 km
- Salford Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Chad's Catholic Church0.2 km
- St Chad's Catholic Church0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Park Place0.3 km
- Park Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M31HX · Data under Open Government Licence