Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 2JJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 2JJ 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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1/10
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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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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M2 2JJ — age 35, 22% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

M2 2JJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M2 2JJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 2JJ 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 2JJ. 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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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 2JJ 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 offences7
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.4 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.4 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.5 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

150 nearby
  • Home0.9 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Frurt0.4 km
  • Matadar Newsagent0.4 km
  • Portland News0.4 km
  • + 145 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

213 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.9 km
  • Alcotraz0.6 km
  • Baby Platinum0.6 km
  • Centre Stage0.5 km
  • Club Tropicana0.5 km
  • + 208 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

640 nearby
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.9 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co1.0 km
  • No.8 Manchester1.0 km
  • Revolution Bar0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 635 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

68 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.4 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
  • Hotel Brooklyn0.4 km
  • Ibis0.4 km
  • Motel One0.8 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.4 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.6 km
  • Sushi Mami0.5 km
  • Shack Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • The Shack0.5 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • House of Fraser0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester0.6 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km
  • Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brown Street0.0 km
  • City Centre - Spring Gardens0.0 km
  • King Street0.0 km
  • Cheapside0.1 km
  • Spring Gardens0.1 km