Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 4AA.

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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 4AA 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M2 4AA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4AA 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. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 4AA 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 4AA. 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.

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M2 4AA 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 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 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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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.5 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

152 nearby
  • Earthcaffe (Grab & Go)1.0 km
  • Home0.7 km
  • Afrilish Limited0.2 km
  • Fan Boy Three0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 147 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

205 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.8 km
  • EVA0.4 km
  • NQ640.4 km
  • Salt Dog Slims0.2 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.2 km
  • + 200 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

642 nearby
  • A$AP Coffee0.9 km
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.7 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co0.8 km
  • No.8 Manchester0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.7 km
  • + 637 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

69 nearby
  • Manchester Piccadilly Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.3 km
  • Whitworth Locke Hotel0.5 km
  • Roomzzz0.6 km
  • + 64 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Sweating Chicken Express0.2 km
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.6 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.5 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 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
  • Chinatown0.1 km
  • Chinatown0.1 km
  • St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km