M2 5LE 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 5LE offers 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 5LE are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 5LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 5LE.
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
M2 5LE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M2 5LE. 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
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 5LE 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 Church of England Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Friars Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
601 nearby- Agreste1.0 km
- Etci Mehmet Steak House0.9 km
- Hello Oriental0.9 km
- Herbivorous1.0 km
- Home0.7 km
- + 596 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Oseyo0.8 km
- Christmas Market - The Treat Boutique0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Astons of Manchester0.4 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Double Drop0.8 km
- Dinosaur0.9 km
- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Master Wang0.3 km
- Slap & Pickle Burgers @ Society Manchester0.4 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.8 km
- The Oxnoble0.6 km
- First Street0.6 km
- Selina0.9 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
196 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
- New Century Hall Kitchen1.0 km
- The Beerhouse0.9 km
- The Manchester Bierkeller0.8 km
- Yates0.8 km
- + 191 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.5 km
- Deansgate0.6 km
- Manchester Oxford Road0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Square0.0 km
- Albert Square0.0 km
- Albert Square0.1 km
- Central Library0.1 km
- St James Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M25LE · Data under Open Government Licence