M1 1AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 M1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 1AD.
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 M1 1AD 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 M1 1AD. 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
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 2026-01)
M1 1AD 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Cheetwood Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
553 nearby- H M Prison Manchester - The Tower Bakery0.9 km
- H M Prison Manchester - Visitors Centre & Hall0.9 km
- 63 Degrees0.6 km
- Archies0.2 km
- Black Milk0.8 km
- + 548 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- A Nice Sip0.4 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made0.2 km
- Eat 2 Treat0.4 km
- Fig and Sparrow0.6 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
57 nearby- Roomzzz0.2 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.8 km
- Ainscow Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.4 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
186 nearby- Browns0.4 km
- Crown And Anchor0.1 km
- Fierce Bar0.6 km
- Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.8 km
- Gullivers0.7 km
- + 181 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Morrisons Market Street0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.3 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.2 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.4 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tokyo Tokyo0.4 km
- + 89 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.3 km
- Manchester Victoria0.4 km
- Salford Central0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Gate (to define route)0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.1 km
- Deansgate (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M11AD · Data under Open Government Licence