Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

HIGH STREET, M4 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, M4 1BF.

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Population

148

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M4 1BF 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 77% economic activity and an average age of 31, M4 1BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 105.9% year-on-year.

home £162,750 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M4 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.7km from Ancoats in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M4 1BF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% 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. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 105.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M4 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00176053 (shared with 4 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 M4 1BF. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,000

5 sales · Mean £ 161,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M4 1BF has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.3 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils1.5 km
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Collyhurst Nursery School

Outstanding50 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

486 nearby
  • Alif Grill1.0 km
  • B.U.N0.9 km
  • Chappati Corner1.0 km
  • Food 990.9 km
  • H M Prison Manchester - The Tower Bakery1.0 km
  • + 481 more
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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • A Nice Sip0.2 km
  • Ancoats Coffee Company0.6 km
  • Cake Box0.5 km
  • Churros Locos Freshly Made0.5 km
  • Eat 2 Treat0.2 km
  • + 134 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

52 nearby
  • Roomzzz0.4 km
  • The Cow Hollow Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Gardens Hotel0.5 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

165 nearby
  • Browns0.5 km
  • Crown And Anchor0.5 km
  • Fierce Bar0.1 km
  • Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.3 km
  • Gullivers0.2 km
  • + 160 more
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Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.3 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.3 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.2 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Tokyo Tokyo0.2 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.5 km
  • Manchester0.9 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanover Street0.1 km
  • Shudehill Interchange0.1 km
  • Hanover Street0.1 km
  • Shudehill Interchange Stand H0.1 km
  • Shudehill Interchange0.1 km