M2 7HA is a safe, established residential area on Exchange Street, 0.4km from Manchester in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M2 7HA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for M2 7HA are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXCHANGE STREET, M2 7HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXCHANGE STREET, M2 7HA.
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 7HA 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 7HA. 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 7HA has low crime rates — 1 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
Cheetwood Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
566 nearby- Bowlers0.5 km
- Akbar Balti Restaurant1.0 km
- Arnero Restaurant0.8 km
- Baratxuri Limited0.6 km
- Base Kamp1.0 km
- + 561 more
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Frurt0.5 km
- Matadar Newsagent0.5 km
- Portland News0.7 km
- Shudehill Convenience0.7 km
- Boots The Chemists0.2 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
59 nearby- Clayton Hotel Manchester0.7 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Hotel Brooklyn0.7 km
- Ibis0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
196 nearby- Alcotraz0.6 km
- Baby Platinum0.9 km
- Centre Stage0.8 km
- Club Tropicana0.8 km
- Iconic Bar0.8 km
- + 191 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- 0161 Flamin Grill0.7 km
- Istanbul Fast Food0.8 km
- Sushi Mami0.7 km
- Shack Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Shack0.5 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- House of Fraser0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester0.3 km
- Manchester Victoria0.6 km
- Salford Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Gate0.1 km
- St Mary's Gate (to define route)0.1 km
- Barton Arcade0.1 km
- Exchange Street0.1 km
- Barton Arcade0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M27HA · Data under Open Government Licence