M2 4NH is a safe, established residential area on King Street, 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester.
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 4NH are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, M2 4NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, M2 4NH.
548
25
£ 46,000 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 72% private renter occupancy, M2 4NH 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 4NH. The average age is 25.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M2 4NH 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.
school Local Schools
St Philip's CofE Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Co-Op Academy New Islington
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
147 nearby- Home0.8 km
- Afrilish Limited0.0 km
- Fan Boy Three0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
- + 142 more
Pub, NightClub
208 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.8 km
- EVA0.6 km
- NQ640.4 km
- Salt Dog Slims0.0 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.0 km
- + 203 more
Restaurant, Cafe
620 nearby- Charlie Macs Dogs0.8 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co1.0 km
- No.8 Manchester0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 615 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
69 nearby- Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.4 km
- The Midland Hotel0.4 km
- Whitworth Locke Hotel0.7 km
- Roomzzz0.5 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.8 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
95 nearby- Sweating Chicken Express0.4 km
- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.5 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.5 km
- Salford Central0.7 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cheapside0.0 km
- Cross Street (southbound)(to def route)0.0 km
- John Dalton Street0.0 km
- Brown Street0.0 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M24NH · Data under Open Government Licence