M3 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Strangeways in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Cheetham ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M3 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00175942 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M3 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1DZ.
844
36
£ 40,100 /yr
27%
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 1DZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 80% 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 1DZ. The average age is 36.4. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M3 1DZ 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
Cheetwood Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
River View Community Primary School
Unity Community Primary
St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Hotel Chocolat Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Oliver Bonas0.9 km
- Selfridges & Co (Food Only)0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Co-op Shop0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Roomzzz0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Radisson Park Inn0.6 km
- Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Crown And Anchor0.8 km
- Walkabout0.9 km
- Green Arches0.8 km
- GRUB0.8 km
- The Seven Stars0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- Cote Brasserie1.0 km
- La Vie Cafe0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- TGI Friday's1.0 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- House of Fraser1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes1.0 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza1.0 km
- Bun & Slice0.6 km
- Diamond Dogs0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.6 km
- Manchester0.9 km
- Salford Central0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Strangeways0.1 km
- Strangeways0.2 km
- Trinity Way0.3 km
- Jury Street0.3 km
- Trinity Way (to define route)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M31DZ · Data under Open Government Licence