M4 1EQ 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 1EQ 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00175870 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M4 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M4 1EQ.
399
30
£ 46,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M4 1EQ 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.
Area Character
At 79% private renter occupancy, M4 1EQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M4 1EQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 1EQ 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.
school Local Schools
Co-Op Academy New Islington
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Abbott Community Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester
The Friars Primary School
Collyhurst Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
146 nearby- Boots The Chemists0.4 km
- Direct Fisheries0.2 km
- Finch Bakery0.5 km
- Tib Street Off Licence0.1 km
- Whisky Shop0.5 km
- + 141 more
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, Cafe
528 nearby- The Bakery0.3 km
- Bar Exchange0.6 km
- Barburrito0.2 km
- Bloom Cafe0.7 km
- Bodybarre (Cafe)0.1 km
- + 523 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 13 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: M41EQ · Data under Open Government Licence