Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M4 1EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M4 1EX.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

86%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M4 1EX 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. M4 1EX combines 86% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

M4 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km 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. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (74% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for M4 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00175846 (shared with 50 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 1EX. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.7%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

86%Active
FT: 74%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

M4 1EX 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 pupils1.0 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.4 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.4 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

511 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
  • + 506 more
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Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • A Nice Sip0.1 km
  • Ancoats Coffee Company0.7 km
  • Cake Box0.4 km
  • Churros Locos Freshly Made0.4 km
  • Eat 2 Treat0.1 km
  • + 136 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

54 nearby
  • Roomzzz0.3 km
  • The Cow Hollow Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Hatters Hostel Ltd0.5 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

173 nearby
  • Browns0.5 km
  • Crown And Anchor0.4 km
  • Fierce Bar0.1 km
  • Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.4 km
  • Gullivers0.3 km
  • + 168 more
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Takeaway Shop

86 nearby
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.2 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.2 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.1 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Tokyo Tokyo0.1 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.4 km
  • Manchester0.8 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shudehill Interchange0.0 km
  • Shudehill Interchange0.0 km
  • Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
  • Shudehill Interchange0.0 km
  • Hanover Street0.0 km