M2 2AW is a safe, established residential area on York Street, 0.4km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 2AW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. 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 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK STREET, M2 2AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, M2 2AW.
156
35
£ 46,000 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 2AW 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 2AW 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 2AW. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M2 2AW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Abbott Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
156 nearby- Home0.9 km
- Co-op Piccadilly0.7 km
- Frurt0.5 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.4 km
- Portland News0.3 km
- + 151 more
Pub, NightClub
212 nearby- Rebellion Bar1.0 km
- Alcotraz0.6 km
- Baby Platinum0.5 km
- Centre Stage0.5 km
- Club Tropicana0.5 km
- + 207 more
Restaurant, Cafe
642 nearby- Charlie Macs Dogs0.9 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co1.0 km
- No.8 Manchester1.0 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 637 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
69 nearby- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.4 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.4 km
- Ibis0.4 km
- Motel One0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.4 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.5 km
- Sushi Mami0.5 km
- Shack Bar & Grill0.4 km
- The Shack0.4 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- House of Fraser0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.6 km
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fountain Street (to define route)0.0 km
- York Street (to define route)0.0 km
- City Centre - Spring Gardens0.1 km
- Spring Gardens0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M22AW · Data under Open Government Licence