M1 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Gaythorn in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Deansgate ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M1 7BQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00180858 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M1 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 7BQ.
267
24
£ 50,800 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M1 7BQ 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
M1 7BQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M1 7BQ. The average age is 23.7. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M1 7BQ 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
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Trinity CofE High School
Medlock Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Rolls Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Browns0.9 km
- NQ641.0 km
- Trove0.9 km
- G-A-Y Manchester0.4 km
- Municipal Bar0.9 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
403 nearby- Bubbleology1.0 km
- Cafe & Grill Istanbul0.9 km
- Central Perk0.9 km
- Costa1.0 km
- L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele0.9 km
- + 398 more
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Frurt0.4 km
- Lookey News0.3 km
- Palace Theatre0.2 km
- M1 News0.5 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Master Wang0.5 km
- Slap & Pickle Burgers @ Society Manchester0.5 km
- The Fish Hut0.9 km
- Tortilla0.7 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.2 km
- Maldron Hotel0.1 km
- Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central0.6 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Oxford Road0.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly0.7 km
- Deansgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Princess Street0.0 km
- Charles Street (W of Princess St)to def rte0.1 km
- Oxford Road0.1 km
- Charles Street (E of Oxford Road)(to def rte)0.1 km
- Princess Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M17BQ · Data under Open Government Licence