M2 6BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 6BA.
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
72% of homes in M2 6BA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 6BA. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M2 6BA 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
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Deansgate Square General Store1.0 km
- Home0.8 km
- Frurt0.3 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.3 km
- Portland News0.6 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
204 nearby- Rebellion Bar0.8 km
- Alcotraz0.4 km
- Baby Platinum0.7 km
- Centre Stage0.7 km
- Club Tropicana0.7 km
- + 199 more
Restaurant, Cafe
586 nearby- Charlie Macs Dogs0.8 km
- Revolution Bar0.9 km
- Bowlers0.3 km
- Akbar Balti Restaurant0.8 km
- Arnero Restaurant0.7 km
- + 581 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.6 km
- Ibis0.5 km
- Motel One1.0 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.5 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.7 km
- Sushi Mami0.6 km
- Shack Bar & Grill0.6 km
- The Shack0.6 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- House of Fraser0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.4 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
- Manchester Victoria0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St James Square0.1 km
- St Ann Square0.1 km
- St James Square0.1 km
- John Dalton Street0.1 km
- Ridgefield0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M26BA · Data under Open Government Licence