M2 2BQ is a safe, established residential area on Spring Gardens, 0.3km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 2BQ 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRING GARDENS, M2 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, M2 2BQ.
156
35
£ 46,000 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M2 2BQ 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 2BQ 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 2BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M2 2BQ has low crime rates — 2 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 Philip's CofE Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Patrick's RC Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Home0.8 km
- Afrilish Limited0.1 km
- Fan Boy Three0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Spar0.2 km
- + 147 more
Pub, NightClub
208 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.9 km
- EVA0.4 km
- NQ640.5 km
- Salt Dog Slims0.2 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.2 km
- + 203 more
Restaurant, Cafe
644 nearby- A$AP Coffee0.9 km
- Charlie Macs Dogs0.8 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
- No.8 Manchester0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.7 km
- + 639 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
68 nearby- Manchester Piccadilly Hotel1.0 km
- Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.5 km
- The Midland Hotel0.4 km
- Whitworth Locke Hotel0.5 km
- Roomzzz0.5 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Sweating Chicken Express0.3 km
- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.5 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.6 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.7 km
- Manchester Victoria0.8 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- Spring Gardens0.1 km
- City Centre - Spring Gardens0.1 km
- Booth Street (to def rte)0.1 km
- Brown Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M22BQ · Data under Open Government Licence