Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M1 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M1 7BQ.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British22.2%
Asian / British Asian63.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils0.9 km
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Medlock Primary School

Requires Improvement449 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Outstanding217 pupils1.4 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Frurt0.4 km
  • Lookey News0.3 km
  • Palace Theatre0.2 km
  • M1 News0.5 km
  • + 73 more
fastfood

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

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
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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