M4 1AZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Manchester in Manchester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
The people who live in M4 1AZ are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (56% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M4 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M4 1AZ.
156
35
£ 46,000 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M4 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M4 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M4 1AZ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-02)
M4 1AZ 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
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Anne's RC Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.8 km
- Frurt0.8 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.8 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
57 nearby- Britannia Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.7 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.7 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.7 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
186 nearby- B Lounge0.6 km
- Blinker0.5 km
- Bruntwood0.7 km
- K2 Karaoke Night Club0.5 km
- Long Legs Ltd0.5 km
- + 181 more
Restaurant, Cafe
573 nearby- AKA Sushi0.5 km
- Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dutton's0.6 km
- Foundation Coffee House0.5 km
- + 568 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.7 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.8 km
- Sushi Mami0.8 km
- Diamond Dogs0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 85 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.5 km
- Manchester0.7 km
- Salford Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cannon Street - Arndale (Stop CG)0.1 km
- Cannon Street - Arndale (Stop CF)0.1 km
- Cannon Street - Arndale (Stop CH)0.1 km
- Cannon Street (Stop TB)0.1 km
- Turner Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M41AZ · Data under Open Government Licence