M2 5WD is a safe, established residential area on Jacksons Row, 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 5WD 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 5WD are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JACKSONS ROW, M2 5WD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACKSONS ROW, M2 5WD.
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 5WD 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 5WD. 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 5WD 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
Co-Op Academy New Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
54 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel1.0 km
- Selina1.0 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.9 km
- Moxy Manchester City0.1 km
- Premier Inn, Salford Central0.5 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Oseyo0.9 km
- Astons of Manchester0.4 km
- Game0.6 km
- Over the Rainbow0.6 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
539 nearby- Etci Mehmet Steak House0.9 km
- Hello Oriental0.9 km
- Home0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University0.9 km
- + 534 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Double Drop0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Dunkin' Burgers0.8 km
- Little Frankies0.8 km
- Mr Shawarma0.8 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
171 nearby- Disorder0.9 km
- Lower Turks Head0.9 km
- Night & Day Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar0.8 km
- The Beerhouse0.9 km
- + 166 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.5 km
- Deansgate0.6 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- John Rylands Library0.1 km
- Deansgate0.1 km
- Spinningfields0.1 km
- Watson Street0.1 km
- Spinningfields (to define route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M25WD · Data under Open Government Licence