M3 1LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. 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 1LP are sourced from Output Area E00175942 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1LP.
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 1LP 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 1LP. 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
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 1LP 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
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Unity Community Primary
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Abbott Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- One Below0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- Eat 2 Treat1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas1.0 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
154 nearby- Alif Grill0.4 km
- B.U.N0.3 km
- Chappati Corner0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Darbar Restaurant0.5 km
- + 149 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Asian Tasties0.5 km
- Just Try0.6 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.3 km
- Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic0.7 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Roomzzz0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.3 km
- Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
- AC Hotel by Marriot1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Crown And Anchor0.8 km
- Walkabout0.8 km
- Strangeway Studios0.4 km
- The Angel0.9 km
- Base Manchester Ltd0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Harvey Nichols0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.5 km
- Manchester1.0 km
- Salford Central1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Strangeways0.2 km
- Strangeways0.2 km
- Trinity Way0.2 km
- Park Place0.3 km
- Park Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M31LP · Data under Open Government Licence