Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M3 1EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M3 1EU.

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Population

844

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

M3 1EU 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M3 1EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. 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 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00175942 (shared with 57 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M3 1EU. 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

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

M3 1EU 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.

Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.0 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.1 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils1.1 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.1 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.2 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • One Below1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
  • A Nice Sip0.8 km
  • Cake Box0.8 km
  • Churros Locos Freshly Made0.8 km
  • + 89 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

265 nearby
  • Alif Grill0.4 km
  • B.U.N0.3 km
  • Chappati Corner0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Darbar Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 260 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Asian Tasties0.7 km
  • Just Try0.6 km
  • Hunger Express Limited0.5 km
  • Smash Mouth Burgers, Burgeristic0.8 km
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes0.6 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Roomzzz0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Lowry Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.3 km
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

74 nearby
  • Crown And Anchor0.6 km
  • Fierce Bar0.8 km
  • Frog & Bucket Comedy Club1.0 km
  • Gullivers1.0 km
  • Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Harvey Nichols0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.3 km
  • Manchester0.9 km
  • Salford Central1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Bridge Street (W bnd to def route)0.1 km
  • New Bridge St(to def route)0.1 km
  • Manchester Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
  • Victoria Station (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • Park Place0.2 km