M2 6JR is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 6JR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 6JR are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 6JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 6JR.
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 6JR 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 6JR. 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 2026-02)
M2 6JR 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
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Hero Training Club1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Oseyo0.9 km
- Christmas Market - The Treat Boutique0.6 km
- Spar0.9 km
- + 133 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
59 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena1.0 km
- Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.8 km
- The Oxnoble0.6 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
586 nearby- Agreste0.9 km
- Etci Mehmet Steak House1.0 km
- Hello Oriental1.0 km
- Home0.8 km
- KFC0.9 km
- + 581 more
Takeaway Shop
90 nearby- Double Drop0.9 km
- Dinosaur0.9 km
- Harpurhey Burger Van1.0 km
- Tender Cow1.0 km
- Krunchy Fried Chicken0.7 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
194 nearby- Boom Battle Bar0.7 km
- New Century Hall Kitchen0.9 km
- The Beerhouse0.8 km
- The Manchester Bierkeller0.7 km
- Yates0.7 km
- + 189 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.4 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
- Deansgate0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St James Square0.0 km
- Ridgefield0.1 km
- St James Square0.1 km
- John Rylands Library0.1 km
- Spinningfields0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M26JR · Data under Open Government Licence