Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

KING STREET, M2 6AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, M2 6AQ.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in M2 6AQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 25 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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

M2 6AQ is a safe, established residential area on King Street, 0.3km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M2 6AQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.

Census 2021 statistics for M2 6AQ are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 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 6AQ. 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

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 283,000

13 sales · Mean £ 310,059

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M2 6AQ 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 CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km
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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Afrilish Limited0.2 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • The Village Shop0.8 km
  • Tipples of Manchester0.2 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • + 128 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

58 nearby
  • Radisson Edwardian Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.5 km
  • Whitworth Locke Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.9 km
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
  • + 53 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

194 nearby
  • EVA0.8 km
  • NQ640.3 km
  • Salt Dog Slims0.2 km
  • Town Hall Tavern0.2 km
  • Browns0.4 km
  • + 189 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

568 nearby
  • American Pies0.5 km
  • Asha's0.4 km
  • Bali Health Lounge0.5 km
  • Banh Mi Co Ba0.7 km
  • Booking.com also T/as Gather Gather0.6 km
  • + 563 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

90 nearby
  • Sweating Chicken Express0.6 km
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.6 km
  • Hasty Tasty Pizza0.5 km
  • Pancho's Burritos0.6 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons Market Street0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester0.3 km
  • Salford Central0.5 km
  • Manchester Victoria0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street West0.0 km
  • Ridgefield0.1 km
  • Deansgate0.1 km
  • St James Square0.1 km
  • St Ann Square0.1 km