Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

LEVER STREET, M1 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEVER STREET, M1 1BY.

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Population

143

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M1 1BY 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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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 82% economic activity and an average age of 31, M1 1BY 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 12.2% year-on-year.

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

M1 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lever Street, 0.5km 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 — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 12.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00175810 (shared with 77 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 1BY. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 190,500

34 sales · Mean £ 185,198

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

M1 1BY has low crime rates — 1 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 offences7
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.5 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Co-op Shop0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.7 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.4 km
  • + 140 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.3 km
  • Ibis Budget Pollard Street1.0 km
  • Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.9 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.7 km
  • + 57 more
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Pub, NightClub

184 nearby
  • B Lounge0.3 km
  • Blinker0.5 km
  • Bruntwood0.3 km
  • K2 Karaoke Night Club0.5 km
  • Long Legs Ltd0.5 km
  • + 179 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

545 nearby
  • AKA Sushi0.4 km
  • Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Dutton's0.7 km
  • Foundation Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 540 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.6 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.5 km
  • Sushi Mami0.7 km
  • Janam Fast Food0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 82 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.8 km
  • Manchester1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Piccadilly Gardens0.0 km
  • Oldham Street0.0 km
  • Dale Street (to define route)0.1 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens0.1 km
  • Dale Street (to define route)0.1 km