Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M15 6SH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

264

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M15 6SH 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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 6SH has a significant social housing presence — 50% 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 6SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6SH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 15% — 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 6SH are sourced from Output Area E00175815 (shared with 32 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 6SH. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.0%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean35.6%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M15 6SH 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 offences2

school Local Schools

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Webster Primary School

Good498 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils0.3 km
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Manchester Academy

Good1104 pupils0.4 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils0.5 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils0.7 km
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Manchester Hospital School

Good159 pupils0.8 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good651 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Al Shamyat1.0 km
  • Araby0.8 km
  • Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd1.0 km
  • City News Off Licence0.9 km
  • Great Western Pound Plus0.8 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Ecco Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Budda Express1.0 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Haute Dolci Manchester0.8 km
  • Jafra Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 143 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Verdene Hotel0.6 km
  • Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Morning Star Hostel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Gilmer Hall Bar0.9 km
  • Turing Tap0.5 km
  • Victoria Park Bar0.9 km
  • West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Ford Madox Brown0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Al Safa0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken (Rusholme)0.9 km
  • Bentokingplus0.3 km
  • Gong Cha Oxford Road1.0 km
  • Big Johns Wilmslow Road0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Shah Ji Super Store0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Oxford Road1.5 km
  • Deansgate1.7 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Science Park0.1 km
  • Manchester Academy0.1 km
  • Science Park0.2 km
  • Manchester Academy0.2 km
  • Manchester Academy0.2 km