M2 2AA is a safe, established residential area on Fountain Street, 0.5km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 2AA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 2AA are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNTAIN STREET, M2 2AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, M2 2AA.
156
35
£ 46,000 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 2AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M2 2AA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 2AA. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M2 2AA has low crime rates — 1 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
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.2 km
- Direct Fisheries0.2 km
- Finch Bakery0.4 km
- Tib Street Off Licence0.4 km
- Whisky Shop0.3 km
- + 153 more
Pub, NightClub
201 nearby- Castle Hotel0.5 km
- Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream0.4 km
- English Lounge also T/as 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.3 km
- Lost Cat0.5 km
- Mint Lounge0.4 km
- + 196 more
Restaurant, Cafe
618 nearby- The Bakery0.5 km
- Bar Exchange0.4 km
- Barburrito0.2 km
- Bloom Cafe0.4 km
- Bodybarre (Cafe)0.4 km
- + 613 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Açai and The Tribe0.2 km
- Arndale Shawarma0.3 km
- Bonani Bites0.6 km
- Boost Juice Bars0.2 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
66 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel0.9 km
- Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.8 km
- Maldron Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 61 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
- Manchester0.7 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Market Street Metrolink West Entrance0.1 km
- Market Street (Metrolink)0.1 km
- Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M22AA · Data under Open Government Licence