Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

NEWTON STREET, M1 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON STREET, M1 1AQ.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /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: M1 1AQ 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 77% economic activity and an average age of 27, M1 1AQ 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 down 3.3% year-on-year.

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

M1 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Newton Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 95% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% 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: Average house prices are around £248k, down 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M1 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00180885 (shared with 10 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 M1 1AQ. The average age is 27.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 202,500

70 sales · Mean £ 209,065

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

M1 1AQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Park View Community Primary

Good406 pupils1.4 km
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Collyhurst Nursery School

Outstanding50 pupils1.4 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.5 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Co-op Shop0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.5 km
  • + 123 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.5 km
  • Ibis Budget Pollard Street0.7 km
  • Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.7 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.6 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

140 nearby
  • B Lounge0.4 km
  • Blinker0.8 km
  • Bruntwood0.4 km
  • K2 Karaoke Night Club0.8 km
  • Long Legs Ltd0.8 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

415 nearby
  • AKA Sushi0.7 km
  • Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Foundation Coffee House0.6 km
  • Hetherington's Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 410 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Wing Yip0.4 km
  • Harvey Nichols1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.9 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.8 km
  • Sushi Mami1.0 km
  • Janam Fast Food0.9 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 73 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.9 km
  • Manchester1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Jersey Street0.0 km
  • Jersey Street0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Rochdale Canal0.1 km
  • Lever Street Bus Station Access0.2 km