Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M15 6LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 6LF.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M15 6LF 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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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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 6LF has a significant social housing presence — 93% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M15 6LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Gaythorn in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Hulme ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6LF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 22% — 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 6LF are sourced from Output Area E00026392 (shared with 13 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 6LF. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.1%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean29.3%
Other / Mixed27.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M15 6LF 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 pupils0.1 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils0.3 km
P

Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils0.7 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Webster Primary School

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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Manchester Academy

Good1104 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

169 nearby
  • Banh Mi Co Ba0.9 km
  • Nudo Sushi Box1.0 km
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • Society1.0 km
  • 14Forty0.6 km
  • + 164 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Deansgate Square General Store0.9 km
  • Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)0.5 km
  • Home0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • The Ducie Arms0.6 km
  • 532 Bar & Kitchen0.7 km
  • Rebellion Bar1.0 km
  • Salutation Tavern0.3 km
  • The Union MMU0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Abdul Hadi0.9 km
  • Birley Fields Eatery0.4 km
  • Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.7 km
  • Bentokingplus0.5 km
  • Gong Cha Oxford Road0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.3 km
  • First Street0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
  • Deansgate0.9 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Boundary Lane (Sbd - Def Rte)0.1 km
  • Boundary Lane (Sbd - Def Rte)0.1 km
  • Upper Medlock Street0.1 km
  • Upper Medlock Street0.1 km
  • Cambridge Street0.2 km