M99 1ZW is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Strangeways 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 M99 1ZW are typical of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M99 1ZW are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M99 1ZW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M99 1ZW.
548
25
£ 46,000 /yr
37%
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
72% of homes in M99 1ZW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 M99 1ZW. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M99 1ZW 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
Abbott Community Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
121 nearby- Afrilish Limited0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Tipples of Manchester1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 116 more
Pub, NightClub
139 nearby- Salt Dog Slims0.8 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.8 km
- Strangeway Studios0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.3 km
- The Wash House0.4 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
445 nearby- American Pies0.9 km
- Bali Health Lounge0.9 km
- Dunkin'1.0 km
- ETC Venues Limited1.0 km
- Maki & Ramen0.7 km
- + 440 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.4 km
- Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.5 km
- Roomzzz0.3 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Shack Bar & Grill0.4 km
- The Shack0.4 km
- This & That Takeaway0.4 km
- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.3 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Wing Yip0.9 km
- Harvey Nichols0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.0 km
- Manchester0.7 km
- Salford Central0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Manchester Victoria Rail Station0.0 km
- Victoria Station Approach0.0 km
- Manchester Victoria Rail Station0.0 km
- Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Victoria Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M991ZW · Data under Open Government Licence