M2 7DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km 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, major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 7DD are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M2 7DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M2 7DD.
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 7DD 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 7DD. 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 2026-01)
M2 7DD has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. 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
The Friars Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
580 nearby- Bowlers0.5 km
- Arnero Restaurant0.8 km
- Baratxuri Limited0.6 km
- Base Kamp0.9 km
- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- + 575 more
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Co-op Piccadilly1.0 km
- Frurt0.5 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.5 km
- Portland News0.6 km
- Shudehill Convenience0.6 km
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
63 nearby- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.7 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.7 km
- Ibis0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
191 nearby- Alcotraz0.7 km
- Baby Platinum0.8 km
- Centre Stage0.8 km
- Club Tropicana0.8 km
- Iconic Bar0.8 km
- + 186 more
Takeaway Shop
96 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.6 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.8 km
- Sushi Mami0.7 km
- Shack Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Shack0.5 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Aldi0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- House of Fraser0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.4 km
- Manchester Victoria0.5 km
- Salford Central0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Street0.0 km
- Exchange Street0.0 km
- St Mary's Gate (to define route)0.1 km
- Royal Exchange0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M27DD · Data under Open Government Licence