M4 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Ancoats in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 M4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00175870 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M4 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M4 1AA.
399
30
£ 46,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M4 1AA 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
At 79% private renter occupancy, M4 1AA 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 M4 1AA. The average age is 30.2. 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 2026-02)
M4 1AA 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
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Co-op Shop0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.5 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
61 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.4 km
- Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel1.0 km
- Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
189 nearby- B Lounge0.3 km
- Blinker0.4 km
- Bruntwood0.4 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.5 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.5 km
- + 184 more
Restaurant, Cafe
548 nearby- AKA Sushi0.4 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dutton's0.7 km
- Foundation Coffee House0.3 km
- + 543 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.6 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.6 km
- Sushi Mami0.7 km
- Janam Fast Food0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 85 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
- Manchester Piccadilly0.8 km
- Manchester0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Street (to define route)0.0 km
- Piccadilly Gardens0.1 km
- Oldham Street0.1 km
- Oldham Street0.1 km
- Tib Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M41AA · Data under Open Government Licence