Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 2FW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 2FW.

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Population

156

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M2 2FW 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M2 2FW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 22% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M2 2FW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 2FW are sourced from Output Area E00175845 (shared with 264 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 2FW. 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

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 16%
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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 2FW 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.5 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.5 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

151 nearby
  • Deansgate Square General Store1.0 km
  • Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)1.0 km
  • Home0.7 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.7 km
  • Frurt0.3 km
  • + 146 more
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Pub, NightClub

205 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.8 km
  • Alcotraz0.4 km
  • Baby Platinum0.4 km
  • Centre Stage0.4 km
  • Club Tropicana0.4 km
  • + 200 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

644 nearby
  • A$AP Coffee0.9 km
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.7 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co0.8 km
  • No.8 Manchester0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.6 km
  • + 639 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

69 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.3 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Hotel Brooklyn0.3 km
  • Ibis0.2 km
  • Motel One0.7 km
  • + 64 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

95 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.2 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.4 km
  • Sushi Mami0.3 km
  • Shack Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • The Shack0.6 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • House of Fraser0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Oxford Road0.6 km
  • Manchester0.7 km
  • Deansgate0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Booth Street (to def rte)0.0 km
  • Town Hall (Stop SD)0.1 km
  • St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Chinatown0.1 km
  • St Peter's Square0.1 km