Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M4 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M4 1AA.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M4 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

At 79% private renter occupancy, M4 1AA 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

M4 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Ancoats in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Manchester. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 M4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00175870 (shared with 44 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 M4 1AA. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2026-02)

M4 1AA 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 offences6

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils1.0 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

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

Good228 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Woo Sang Chinese Supermarket0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Co-op Shop0.7 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.6 km
  • Co-op Piccadilly0.5 km
  • + 140 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

61 nearby
  • Britannia Hotel0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre0.4 km
  • Leonardo Manchester Piccadilly Hotel1.0 km
  • Hampton by Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter0.6 km
  • Clayton Hotel Manchester0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

189 nearby
  • B Lounge0.3 km
  • Blinker0.4 km
  • Bruntwood0.4 km
  • K2 Karaoke Night Club0.5 km
  • Long Legs Ltd0.5 km
  • + 184 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

548 nearby
  • AKA Sushi0.4 km
  • Ban Di Bul Korean Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Dutton's0.7 km
  • Foundation Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 543 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

90 nearby
  • 0161 Flamin Grill0.6 km
  • Istanbul Fast Food0.6 km
  • Sushi Mami0.7 km
  • Janam Fast Food0.6 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 85 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Manchester0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale Street (to define route)0.0 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens0.1 km
  • Oldham Street0.1 km
  • Oldham Street0.1 km
  • Tib Street0.1 km