Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 5HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 5HX.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

M2 5HX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 5HX is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M2 5HX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 5HX are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 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 5HX. 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

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M2 5HX 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 offences5
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.3 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.5 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Stay Inn Hotel1.0 km
  • Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.8 km
  • The Oxnoble0.6 km
  • First Street0.6 km
  • Selina0.9 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

573 nearby
  • Agreste1.0 km
  • Etci Mehmet Steak House0.9 km
  • Hello Oriental0.9 km
  • Home0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • + 568 more
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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Oseyo0.9 km
  • Christmas Market - The Treat Boutique0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Astons of Manchester0.4 km
  • + 130 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Double Drop0.8 km
  • Dinosaur1.0 km
  • Krunchy Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Master Wang0.4 km
  • Slap & Pickle Burgers @ Society Manchester0.5 km
  • + 82 more
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Pub, NightClub

186 nearby
  • Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
  • New Century Hall Kitchen1.0 km
  • The Beerhouse0.9 km
  • The Manchester Bierkeller0.8 km
  • Yates0.8 km
  • + 181 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester0.5 km
  • Salford Central0.6 km
  • Deansgate0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • John Rylands Library0.1 km
  • Albert Square0.1 km
  • Albert Square0.1 km
  • Spinningfields0.1 km
  • Albert Square0.1 km