Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M2 5QJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

366

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 53,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M2 5QJ 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

M2 5QJ is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M2 5QJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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 regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 5QJ are sourced from Output Area E00175992 (shared with 65 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 5QJ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.5%
Asian / British Asian28.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed16.2%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

M2 5QJ 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 offences4
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 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 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding75 pupils1.4 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.4 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.6 km
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Rolls Crescent Primary School

Good421 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.6 km
  • Direct Fisheries0.8 km
  • Finch Bakery0.7 km
  • Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • Pure Convenience0.8 km
  • + 123 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

166 nearby
  • English Lounge also T/as 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.9 km
  • Slug and Lettuce0.5 km
  • The Manchester Lounge0.8 km
  • The Black Lion0.7 km
  • Atlas Bar Cafe0.5 km
  • + 161 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

545 nearby
  • Bar Exchange0.5 km
  • Barburrito0.8 km
  • Bloom Cafe0.5 km
  • Bodybarre (Cafe)1.0 km
  • Cafe Grecco0.8 km
  • + 540 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Açai and The Tribe0.8 km
  • Arndale Shawarma0.9 km
  • Boost Juice Bars0.6 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
  • Kokob Italian Cafe0.8 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • First Street0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel also T/as The Refuge0.6 km
  • Maldron Hotel0.7 km
  • + 48 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Watson Street0.0 km
  • Watson Street0.0 km
  • Mount Street0.1 km
  • Peter Street0.1 km
  • Deansgate0.1 km