M19 1QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Overlea Drive, 0.4km from Green End in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Burnage ward and the Manchester, Withington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M19 1QS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Full-time employment stands at 25% — 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: Average house prices are around £237k. 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 M19 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00025912 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERLEA DRIVE, M19 1QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERLEA DRIVE, M19 1QS.
340
34
£ 33,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M19 1QS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M19 1QS has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 M19 1QS. The average age is 33.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 213,500
2 sales · Mean £ 213,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M19 1QS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burnage Academy for Boys
St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester
Green End Primary School
Ladybarn Primary School
Mauldeth Road Primary School
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School
Priestnall School
Tithe Barn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Kingsway Booze and News0.6 km
- Budgens0.1 km
- Go Local1.0 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Ariyan Restaurant0.7 km
- Kansas Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Kate & Luc Cafe/Restaurant0.8 km
- Romman0.7 km
- Three Brothers Cafe0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bahamas Fryed Chicken Ltd0.2 km
- Burger Bae0.7 km
- Burger Shack0.1 km
- Canadian Charcoal Pit0.7 km
- Drip0.7 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Victoria Inn0.8 km
- West Heaton Bowling, Tennis And Squash Club1.0 km
- Reasons to be Cheerful0.8 km
- The Sun in September0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnage0.7 km
- Mauldeth Road0.8 km
- East Didsbury Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Green End Road0.2 km
- Green End Road0.2 km
- Briarfield Road0.4 km
- Barcicroft Road0.4 km
- Carrgreen Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M191QS · Data under Open Government Licence