Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M3 1JS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

73% of homes in M3 1JS are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M3 1JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Strangeways in Manchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00175948 (shared with 60 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 1JS. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.6%
Asian / British Asian31.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.9%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M3 1JS 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.5 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.6 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Temple

Good686 pupils1.1 km
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Marlborough Road Academy

Inadequate325 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Shahba Rose1.0 km
  • Apna Lahori Kebabish0.4 km
  • Co-op Ground Floor Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Foody's0.4 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.7 km
  • All Stars & Las Vegas Fried Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • New Look0.6 km
  • B & M Bargains0.5 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.8 km
  • Radisson Park Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Strangeway Studios0.7 km
  • Green Arches0.8 km
  • GRUB0.6 km
  • Base Manchester Ltd0.8 km
  • Derby Brewery Arms0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Bun & Slice0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Gorillaz0.6 km
  • Mughali Taste0.6 km
  • Wafflers0.5 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria1.0 km
  • Manchester1.5 km
  • Queens Road Metrolink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Derby Street0.3 km
  • Derby Street0.3 km
  • Elizabeth Street0.4 km
  • Elizabeth Street0.4 km
  • Derby Street0.4 km