M2 2BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fountain Street, 0.3km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00175961 (shared with 198 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNTAIN STREET, M2 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, M2 2BE.
256
35
£ 50,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 2BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates M2 2BE — age 35, 12% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 2BE. The average age is 35.4. 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 2BE 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 Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Abbott Community Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
The Friars Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
157 nearby- Home0.9 km
- Afrilish Limited0.2 km
- Fan Boy Three0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 152 more
Pub, NightClub
210 nearby- Rebellion Bar1.0 km
- EVA0.4 km
- NQ640.5 km
- Salt Dog Slims0.3 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.2 km
- + 205 more
Restaurant, Cafe
650 nearby- A$AP Coffee1.0 km
- Charlie Macs Dogs0.9 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
- No.8 Manchester0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- + 645 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
68 nearby- Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.9 km
- Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.5 km
- The Midland Hotel0.5 km
- Whitworth Locke Hotel0.6 km
- Roomzzz0.5 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Sweating Chicken Express0.3 km
- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.4 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.7 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
- Manchester Victoria0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fountain Street (to define route)0.0 km
- Spring Gardens0.0 km
- York Street (to define route)0.0 km
- City Centre - Spring Gardens0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M22BE · Data under Open Government Licence