M15 6HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hulme in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6HD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 25% — 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. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M15 6HD are sourced from Output Area E00026397 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M15 6HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 6HD.
301
38
£ 31,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 6HD 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.
Area Character
With 90% social renting, M15 6HD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 6HD. The average age is 37.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M15 6HD 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
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Trinity CofE High School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Webster Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Manchester Academy
Rolls Crescent Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Great Western Pound Plus0.9 km
- Welcome Stores0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Ducie Arms0.4 km
- The Ford Madox Brown0.8 km
- Big Hands Bar0.7 km
- Grafton Arms0.9 km
- Kro Bar0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- 14Forty0.3 km
- Cafe 2O40.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Grano0.7 km
- House of Habesha0.6 km
- + 98 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Abdul Hadi0.7 km
- Birley Fields Eatery0.7 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.5 km
- 606 Ltd0.6 km
- Babylon0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Morning Star Hostel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Manchester City Centre1.0 km
- Verdene Hotel1.0 km
- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road1.2 km
- Deansgate1.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Lane0.1 km
- Boundary Lane0.1 km
- Trinity High School0.1 km
- Princess Road0.2 km
- Printworks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M156HD · Data under Open Government Licence