Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

BRENTWOOD STREET, M16 7LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENTWOOD STREET, M16 7LG.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M16 7LG 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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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M16 7LG has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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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M16 7LG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brentwood Street, 0.3km from Moss Side in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7LG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% 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. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7LG are sourced from Output Area E00175968 (shared with 10 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 M16 7LG. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.4%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean48.6%
Other / Mixed17.6%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

2 sales · Mean £ 146,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M16 7LG 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.

Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Outstanding443 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils0.8 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils0.9 km
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Webster Primary School

Good498 pupils0.9 km
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Manchester Academy

Good1104 pupils1.0 km
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good642 pupils1.0 km
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Claremont Primary School

Good651 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Old Trafford Pantry0.9 km
  • Hulme Fish and Meat Market0.5 km
  • Hulme Manchester Superstore0.5 km
  • Living Natural0.6 km
  • B & M Bargains0.5 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Kims Kitchen Manchester1.0 km
  • Red Sea Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • 14Forty0.6 km
  • Kim By The Sea Cafe1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Bentokingplus0.9 km
  • Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.5 km
  • Chennai Meals0.6 km
  • Chicken Burger Pizza0.5 km
  • J's Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • West Indian Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • The Claremont Hotel0.6 km
  • Polish Parish Club0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Morning Star Hostel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km
  • Shah Ji Super Store1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cornbrook Metrolink1.8 km
  • Deansgate1.9 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Selworthy Road0.2 km
  • Selworthy Road0.2 km
  • Yarburgh Street0.2 km
  • Yarburgh Street0.3 km
  • Greame Street0.3 km