M15 6SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Infirmary in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Ardwick ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M15 6SZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 6SZ are sourced from Output Area E00180919 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M15 6SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M15 6SZ.
368
29
£ 31,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M15 6SZ 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
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 59% private renter occupancy, M15 6SZ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 6SZ. 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 6SZ 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
Webster Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Manchester Academy
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Manchester Hospital School
Rolls Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Verdene Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Morning Star Hostel0.3 km
- Hyatt Hotel Manchester0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Turing Tap0.7 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- The Ducie Arms0.2 km
- Big Hands Bar0.5 km
- BrewDog Outpost Manchester0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Haute Dolci Manchester1.0 km
- Oodles n Oodles0.9 km
- Red Sea Cafe Bar0.9 km
- The Giving Tree0.8 km
- 14Forty0.4 km
- + 106 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Big Bear Store Ltd0.9 km
- Arlaadi Shop0.7 km
- Carlton Singh off Licence0.8 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Abdul Hadi0.5 km
- Birley Fields Eatery0.9 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- 606 Ltd0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road1.3 km
- Deansgate1.5 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Lane0.1 km
- Boundary Lane0.1 km
- Science Park0.1 km
- Science Park0.2 km
- Printworks0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M156SZ · Data under Open Government Licence