Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

PRINCESS STREET, M2 4HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, M2 4HH.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M2 4HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, M2 4HH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

M2 4HH is a safe, established residential area on Princess Street, 0.1km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Deansgate 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. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. 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 4HH are sourced from Output Area E00180791 (shared with 309 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 4HH. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed22.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 2026-02)

M2 4HH 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.

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 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.4 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 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

147 nearby
  • Deansgate Square General Store1.0 km
  • Home0.7 km
  • Afrilish Limited0.1 km
  • Fan Boy Three0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 142 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

207 nearby
  • Rebellion Bar0.8 km
  • EVA0.5 km
  • NQ640.3 km
  • Salt Dog Slims0.1 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.1 km
  • + 202 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

641 nearby
  • A$AP Coffee1.0 km
  • Charlie Macs Dogs0.7 km
  • Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
  • No.8 Manchester0.8 km
  • Revolution Bar0.7 km
  • + 636 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

68 nearby
  • Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.3 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.3 km
  • Whitworth Locke Hotel0.6 km
  • Roomzzz0.6 km
  • The Cow Hollow Hotel0.8 km
  • + 63 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

92 nearby
  • Sweating Chicken Express0.4 km
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.6 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.6 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall (Stop SA)0.0 km
  • Manchester Town Hall0.0 km
  • Manchester Town Hall0.0 km
  • Town Hall (Stop SD)0.1 km
  • Cross Street (southbound)(to def route)0.1 km