Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M1 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 5DA.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M1 5DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M1 5DA is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

M1 5DA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Knott Hill in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Deansgate ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M1 5DA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M1 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00180791 (shared with 309 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 M1 5DA. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed22.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

M1 5DA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils0.7 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.0 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils1.5 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Afrilish Limited0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • The Village Shop0.7 km
  • Tipples of Manchester0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 69 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.4 km
  • Whitworth Locke Hotel0.6 km
  • First Street0.1 km
  • Hotel Gotham0.8 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

122 nearby
  • EVA0.8 km
  • NQ640.4 km
  • Salt Dog Slims0.7 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.7 km
  • Browns0.9 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

420 nearby
  • American Pies0.7 km
  • Asha's0.4 km
  • Bali Health Lounge0.7 km
  • Banh Mi Co Ba0.4 km
  • Booking.com also T/as Gather Gather0.7 km
  • + 415 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Sweating Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Birley Fields Eatery0.7 km
  • Archie's0.4 km
  • Wrights Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • 606 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Deansgate0.2 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road0.3 km
  • Manchester1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • City Centre - Whitworth Street West0.0 km
  • City Centre - Trafford Street0.1 km
  • Hacienda0.1 km
  • City Centre - Whitworth Street West0.1 km
  • Home0.1 km