Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M15 5RE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 5RE.

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Population

611

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M15 5RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

M15 5RE has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

M15 5RE is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Hulme in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 5RE is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M15 5RE are sourced from Output Area E00175826 (shared with 20 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 5RE. The average age is 23.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

M15 5RE 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils0.4 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils0.4 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils0.7 km
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Webster Primary School

Good498 pupils1.0 km
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St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Deansgate Square General Store0.9 km
  • Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)0.8 km
  • Home0.9 km
  • Old Trafford Pantry0.8 km
  • Aztec Farms0.9 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.7 km
  • First Street0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Premier Inn Manchester City Centre0.6 km
  • Morning Star Hostel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar1.0 km
  • Salutation Tavern0.7 km
  • The Union MMU0.6 km
  • Revolution1.0 km
  • West Indian Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.9 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
  • Gyoza House Ltd0.9 km
  • IceStone Gelato0.9 km
  • + 102 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Bentokingplus0.6 km
  • Gong Cha Oxford Road0.9 km
  • Chicken Shack1.0 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • Double Dragon0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deansgate0.9 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road1.0 km
  • Cornbrook Metrolink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ormsgill Street0.1 km
  • Royce Road0.1 km
  • Royce Road0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Street0.1 km
  • Rolls Cres (Wbd - to def rte)0.2 km