Affluence in M1 5
How M1 5 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Manchester
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 14,463 (2024)
M1 5Postcode sector · Manchester
How well off M1 5 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, M1 5 averages decile 5.5 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.8). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.8
- Health and disability2.7
- Living environment2.7
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Children in low-income families4.2
- Barriers to housing and services5.5
- Education and skills8.8
- Employment9.2
- Income9.8
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; M1 5 is below that, at 42.1%. 1.1% are retired and 51% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; M1 5 is broadly in line with that, at 32.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; M1 5 is well above that, at 57.5%. 3.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.