Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M3 1JH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

At 73% private renter occupancy, M3 1JH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1JH 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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. 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 1JH are sourced from Output Area E00175948 (shared with 60 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 1JH. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.6%
Asian / British Asian31.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.9%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 1JH 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

school Local Schools

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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils0.8 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Inadequate220 pupils0.9 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils1.0 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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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.9 km
  • All Stars & Las Vegas Fried Chicken & Pizza0.3 km
  • Hero Training Club0.8 km
  • New Look0.7 km
  • B & M Bargains0.7 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.6 km
  • Roomzzz0.9 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • AC Hotel by Marriot1.0 km
  • Mitre Hotel1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Strangeway Studios0.6 km
  • Crown And Anchor1.0 km
  • Walkabout0.9 km
  • Base Manchester Ltd0.6 km
  • Derby Brewery Arms0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Agreste0.7 km
  • Apna Lahori Kebabish0.2 km
  • Co-op Ground Floor Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Foody's0.2 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 111 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Burgers Fries and Shakes1.0 km
  • Empire Kitchen0.1 km
  • Hungry Hen Ltd also T/as Seoul Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Chish & Fips0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km
  • Manchester1.2 km
  • Salford Central1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Chad's Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Derby Street0.2 km
  • St Chad's Catholic Church0.2 km
  • Derby Street0.2 km
  • Derby Street0.3 km