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.
PRINCESS STREET, M2 4HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCESS STREET, M2 4HH.
360
30
£ 53,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Philip's CofE Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
St Patrick's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: M24HH · Data under Open Government Licence