M16 7HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Moss Side in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7HU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% 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 23% — 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 M16 7HU are sourced from Output Area E00026571 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 7HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 7HU.
359
35
£ 29,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 7HU 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
With 62% social renting, M16 7HU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 7HU. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
M16 7HU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Manley Park Primary School
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Old Trafford Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bargain World0.4 km
- Great Western Pound Plus0.9 km
- Welcome Stores1.0 km
- Jiva Newsagents1.0 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.7 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.5 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Claremont Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Brownic Cafe0.8 km
- Island Cabin Catering1.0 km
- MyLahore Events Management Limited0.9 km
- Flayvas0.2 km
- Qabeela Restaurant0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Waffle Away0.5 km
- Chicken Shack0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Double Dragon0.3 km
- Red Marrakech0.7 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink1.5 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink1.6 km
- Pomona Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whalley Road0.1 km
- Whalley Road0.1 km
- Brook's Bar0.2 km
- Brook's Bar0.2 km
- Chorlton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M167HU · Data under Open Government Licence