M15 6QL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bronte Street, 0.8km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6QL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 33% 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 18% — 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 6QL are sourced from Output Area E00180919 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRONTE STREET, M15 6QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRONTE STREET, M15 6QL.
368
29
£ 31,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 6QL 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
M15 6QL is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 59% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M15 6QL. The average age is 29.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M15 6QL 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
Manchester Academy
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Verdene Hotel0.9 km
- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.5 km
- Morning Star Hostel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Turing Tap0.8 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- The Ford Madox Brown0.7 km
- 532 Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
- Salutation Tavern0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- Red Sea Cafe Bar0.9 km
- The Giving Tree1.0 km
- Blue Nile Cafe0.9 km
- Brownic Cafe0.6 km
- Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Cafe0.5 km
- + 98 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Great Western Pound Plus0.8 km
- Welcome Stores0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)0.9 km
- W H Lung Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bentokingplus0.0 km
- Gong Cha Oxford Road0.8 km
- Frosted Layers0.9 km
- 606 Ltd0.7 km
- Babylon0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road1.2 km
- Deansgate1.4 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Lane0.0 km
- Boundary Lane0.1 km
- Princess Road0.2 km
- Trinity High School0.2 km
- Princess Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M156QL · Data under Open Government Licence