M2 6AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 6AA.
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
At 72% private renter occupancy, M2 6AA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 6AA. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M2 6AA 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Philip's CofE Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
139 nearby- Home0.9 km
- Co-op Piccadilly1.0 km
- Frurt0.4 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.4 km
- Portland News0.6 km
- + 134 more
Pub, NightClub
206 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.9 km
- Alcotraz0.5 km
- Baby Platinum0.7 km
- Centre Stage0.7 km
- Club Tropicana0.7 km
- + 201 more
Restaurant, Cafe
595 nearby- Charlie Macs Dogs0.9 km
- Revolution Bar0.9 km
- Bowlers0.3 km
- Akbar Balti Restaurant0.8 km
- Arnero Restaurant0.7 km
- + 590 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
66 nearby- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.6 km
- Ibis0.5 km
- Motel One1.0 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.5 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.7 km
- Sushi Mami0.6 km
- Shack Bar & Grill0.6 km
- The Shack0.6 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- House of Fraser0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.4 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Ann Square0.1 km
- Cheapside0.1 km
- John Dalton Street0.1 km
- St James Square0.1 km
- Cross Street (southbound)(to def route)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M26AA · Data under Open Government Licence