Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

PICKERING STREET, M15 5LQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICKERING STREET, M15 5LQ.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M15 5LQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 26 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.

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

M15 5LQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Pickering Street, 0.6km from Hulme in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M15 5LQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.

Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 14.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M15 5LQ are sourced from Output Area E00175907 (shared with 5 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 M15 5LQ. The average age is 26.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean19.3%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 282,000

Flat

£ 264,950

1 sales · Mean £ 264,950

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

school Local Schools

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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils0.3 km
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St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils0.5 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.7 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Old Trafford Pantry0.2 km
  • Hulme Post Office & Subway0.7 km
  • Needs World0.6 km
  • Trafford Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Kims Kitchen Manchester0.7 km
  • Parlour Vapes0.9 km
  • Tea Time Collective0.7 km
  • 14Forty0.9 km
  • Grano0.8 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Gordons Kitchen0.9 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Gar Pan0.7 km
  • Red Marrakech0.9 km
  • Spices of Kashmir0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cornbrook Metrolink1.1 km
  • Deansgate1.3 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornbrook Street0.1 km
  • Yew Street0.2 km
  • Yew Street0.2 km
  • Cornbrook Street0.2 km
  • Rolls Cres (Wbd - to def rte)0.2 km