M3 1JB 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.
For renters and young professionals, M3 1JB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00175946 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1JB.
159
31
£ 43,000 /yr
90%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M3 1JB 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.
Area Character
M3 1JB is a young, economically active community — 90% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M3 1JB. The average age is 31.0. 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 1JB 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 Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Abbott Community Primary School
Unity Community Primary
St Patrick's RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Roomzzz0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 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 Anchor1.0 km
- Walkabout0.9 km
- Green Arches0.4 km
- GRUB0.3 km
- Marble Arch Inn0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- 63 Degrees1.0 km
- Ciaooo Pizzeria Ltd0.9 km
- Mumma's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Pasta Factory0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.9 km
- Bun & Slice0.1 km
- This & That Takeaway1.0 km
- Diamond Dogs0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Co-op Shop0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Beti News0.9 km
- Cake Box Harpurhey Ltd0.9 km
- + 33 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 Church0.1 km
- St Chad's Catholic Church0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Derby Street0.2 km
- Park Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M31JB · Data under Open Government Licence