Postcode Analysis Manchester, North West

M4 1EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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

For renters and young professionals, M4 1EG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1EG 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 1EG. 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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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 2026-02)

M4 1EG 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 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.3 km
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Good624 pupils1.5 km
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester

Good618 pupils1.5 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils1.6 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 Chemists0.4 km
  • Direct Fisheries0.2 km
  • Finch Bakery0.5 km
  • Tib Street Off Licence0.1 km
  • Whisky Shop0.5 km
  • + 140 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

177 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.2 km
  • Common also T/as Nell's Ice Cream0.1 km
  • English Lounge also T/as 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.1 km
  • Lost Cat0.2 km
  • Mint Lounge0.2 km
  • + 172 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

525 nearby
  • The Bakery0.3 km
  • Bar Exchange0.6 km
  • Barburrito0.2 km
  • Bloom Cafe0.7 km
  • Bodybarre (Cafe)0.1 km
  • + 520 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Açai and The Tribe0.2 km
  • Arndale Shawarma0.1 km
  • Bonani Bites0.3 km
  • Boost Juice Bars0.4 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.2 km
  • + 84 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manchester Victoria0.6 km
  • Manchester0.9 km
  • Manchester Piccadilly0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tib Street0.1 km
  • Tib Street0.1 km
  • The Unicorn0.1 km
  • The Unicorn0.1 km
  • The Unicorn0.1 km