M16 7NH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Moss Side in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Moss Side ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M16 7NH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% 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 9% — 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 7NH are sourced from Output Area E00180899 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M16 7NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M16 7NH.
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£ 29,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M16 7NH 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
Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in M16 7NH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M16 7NH. The average age is 30.5. 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 7NH 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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester
Rolls Crescent Primary School
Webster Primary School
Claremont Primary School
Manchester Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Limelight cafe1.0 km
- Balestaro0.6 km
- Brownic Cafe0.7 km
- Parkway Cafe0.9 km
- Suja Restaurant0.9 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Bargain World0.5 km
- Best & Fresh Superstore Ltd0.6 km
- Great Western Pound Plus0.5 km
- Welcome Stores0.5 km
- Booze & Cigs Polski Sklep0.5 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Carlton Social And Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Claremont Hotel0.6 km
- St Alphonsus Parish Centre0.9 km
- West Indian Sports & Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Waffle Away0.5 km
- Chicken Shack0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Double Dragon0.6 km
- Roy's Original Sweet Dish Take Away0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Morning Star Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Firswood Metrolink1.9 km
- Cornbrook Metrolink1.9 km
- Deansgate2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Yarburgh Street0.1 km
- Yarburgh Street0.1 km
- Bradstock Road0.2 km
- Selworthy Road0.2 km
- Brentwood Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M167NH · Data under Open Government Licence