Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

OLDHAM STREET, M4 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDHAM STREET, M4 1EB.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M4 1EB 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
workEmployment
8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

M4 1EB is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

M4 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldham Street, 0.5km from Ancoats in Manchester. Administratively it sits within Piccadilly ward and the Manchester Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M4 1EB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £211k. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00176087 (shared with 12 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 1EB. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 211,000

2 sales · Mean £ 211,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M4 1EB 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 offences7

school Local Schools

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Co-Op Academy New Islington

Outstanding353 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's RC Primary School

Good187 pupils0.9 km
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Abbott Community Primary School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 km
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St Anne's RC Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.5 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.5 km
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Collyhurst Nursery School

Outstanding50 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Boots The Chemists0.5 km
  • Direct Fisheries0.3 km
  • Finch Bakery0.6 km
  • Tib Street Off Licence0.0 km
  • Whisky Shop0.6 km
  • + 140 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

169 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.1 km
  • Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream0.1 km
  • English Lounge also T/as 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.2 km
  • Lost Cat0.1 km
  • Mint Lounge0.1 km
  • + 164 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

517 nearby
  • The Bakery0.2 km
  • Bar Exchange0.7 km
  • Barburrito0.3 km
  • Bloom Cafe0.8 km
  • Bodybarre (Cafe)0.2 km
  • + 512 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

87 nearby
  • Açai and The Tribe0.3 km
  • Arndale Shawarma0.2 km
  • Bonani Bites0.2 km
  • Boost Juice Bars0.5 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.3 km
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

56 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Sachas0.2 km
  • Stock Exchange Hotel - The Bull & Bear0.6 km
  • The Reach at Piccadilly,Manchester - Tribute Portfolio hotel0.5 km
  • Le Ville Hotel0.8 km
  • + 51 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.7 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly0.8 km
  • Manchester1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Oldham Street0.0 km
  • Thomas Street0.0 km
  • Thomas Street0.0 km
  • Thomas Street0.1 km
  • Lever Street Bus Station Access0.1 km