Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 5PB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

360

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M2 5PB 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M2 5PB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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 5PB is a safe, established residential area located 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for M2 5PB are sourced from Output Area E00180791 (shared with 309 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 5PB. 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

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed22.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

M2 5PB has low crime rates — 0 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 offences3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.5 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.5 km
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Trinity CofE High School

Outstanding1522 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly1.0 km
  • Frurt0.0 km
  • Matadar Newsagent0.0 km
  • + 126 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

60 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.8 km
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.5 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
  • Hotel Brooklyn0.4 km
  • + 55 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

190 nearby
  • B Lounge0.9 km
  • Blinker0.4 km
  • Bruntwood0.9 km
  • K2 Karaoke Night Club0.4 km
  • Long Legs Ltd0.4 km
  • + 185 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

583 nearby
  • AKA Sushi0.5 km
  • Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Dutton's0.2 km
  • Foley's0.5 km
  • + 578 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks and Spencer Group PLC0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

85 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.4 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.6 km
  • Sushi Mami0.4 km
  • Turkish Grill0.9 km
  • God Father Pizza0.8 km
  • + 80 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Oxford Road0.5 km
  • Deansgate0.5 km
  • Manchester0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mount Street0.0 km
  • Peter Street0.0 km
  • Central Library0.1 km
  • Midland Hotel0.1 km
  • Watson Street0.1 km