M4 1HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.7km 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (74% 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 £235k, down 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M4 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00175846 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, M4 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, M4 1HG.
150
29
£ 46,000 /yr
86%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M4 1HG 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
High employment, young population. M4 1HG combines 86% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M4 1HG. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 228,000
42 sales · Mean £ 219,346
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M4 1HG has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Collyhurst Nursery School
Cheetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
478 nearby- Alif Grill1.0 km
- B.U.N0.9 km
- Chappati Corner1.0 km
- Food 990.9 km
- Khawaja's Restaurant1.0 km
- + 473 more
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- A Nice Sip0.2 km
- Ancoats Coffee Company0.6 km
- Cake Box0.5 km
- Churros Locos Freshly Made0.5 km
- Eat 2 Treat0.2 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Roomzzz0.5 km
- The Cow Hollow Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Lowry Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Gardens Hotel0.4 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
159 nearby- Browns0.6 km
- Crown And Anchor0.5 km
- Fierce Bar0.1 km
- Frog & Bucket Comedy Club0.2 km
- Gullivers0.2 km
- + 154 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Burgers Fries and Shakes0.3 km
- Hasty Tasty Pizza0.3 km
- Pancho's Burritos0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Tokyo Tokyo0.2 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Morrisons Market Street0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria0.5 km
- Manchester0.9 km
- Manchester Piccadilly1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hanover Street0.1 km
- Hanover Street0.1 km
- Shudehill Interchange0.1 km
- Shudehill Interchange Stand H0.1 km
- Shudehill Interchange Stand A0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M41HG · Data under Open Government Licence