M3 1DA is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Strangeways in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M3 1DA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 M3 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00175827 (shared with 785 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1DA.
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
M3 1DA 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 M3 1DA. 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)
M3 1DA 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 Friars Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Abbott Community Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Co-Op Academy New Islington
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
121 nearby- Afrilish Limited0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Tipples of Manchester0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 116 more
Pub, NightClub
139 nearby- Salt Dog Slims0.7 km
- Town Hall Tavern0.7 km
- Strangeway Studios0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.3 km
- The Wash House0.4 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
470 nearby- American Pies0.9 km
- Bali Health Lounge0.9 km
- Dunkin'1.0 km
- ETC Venues Limited0.9 km
- Maki & Ramen0.7 km
- + 465 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
31 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.3 km
- Stay Inn Hotel0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.5 km
- Roomzzz0.2 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Shack Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Shack0.5 km
- This & That Takeaway0.4 km
- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.3 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.4 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Wing Yip0.9 km
- Harvey Nichols0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.1 km
- Manchester0.6 km
- Salford Central0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Rail Station0.0 km
- Victoria Station Approach0.0 km
- Manchester Victoria Rail Station0.0 km
- Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Victoria Rail Station Approach0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M31DA · Data under Open Government Licence