M2 5GU is a safe, established residential area on Bootle Street, 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 5GU offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 5GU are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOOTLE STREET, M2 5GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOOTLE STREET, M2 5GU.
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 5GU 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 5GU. 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 2026-02)
M2 5GU 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
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Friars Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Rolls Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
122 nearby- Deansgate Square General Store0.7 km
- Home0.6 km
- Tutzys Newsagents & Vape Store0.7 km
- Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 117 more
Pub, NightClub
154 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.5 km
- Ape And Apple0.2 km
- Arcane Bar0.3 km
- Flight Club Darts0.4 km
- Hudson Social0.4 km
- + 149 more
Restaurant, Cafe
512 nearby- Charlie Macs Dogs0.6 km
- Cheeky Coffee Co0.9 km
- No.8 Manchester0.8 km
- Revolution Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 507 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Gardens Hotel1.0 km
- Hotel Gotham0.4 km
- Britannia Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.3 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Morrisons Market Street0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
80 nearby- Go Falafel1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Wrights Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Cafe Marhaba also T/a Marhaba Takeaway1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 75 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Deansgate0.5 km
- Manchester0.5 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Deansgate0.0 km
- Watson Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Spinningfields (to define route)0.1 km
- Quay Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M25GU · Data under Open Government Licence