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Sub-area · Abbey Hey · Manchester · North West

Living in Manchester 021E

Part of Abbey Hey · 2,018 residents

Manchester 021E is a sub-area in Abbey Hey, Manchester that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,347 a month, up 2.8% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £193/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (0th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,347+2.8%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
Higher is safer
Transport
83/100
Transit + walk
Schools
92/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1825%
18–3426%
35–4921%
50–6416%
65+12%
Population2,018
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied45%
Private rent39%
Social rent14%
Flats19%
Terraced65%
Semi-detached10%
Detached6%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person39%Couple with children15%Lone parent17%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 56.40
White62%Asian13%Black16%Mixed6%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian46%Muslim14%No religion34%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK71%
Born outside UK29%
General health (self-reported)
Good79%Fair14%Bad7%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above26%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications23%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Manchester 021E?

Manchester 021E sits inside Abbey Hey, part of the wider Manchester council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Manchester 021E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Manchester 021E?
The median monthly rent across Manchester 021E is £1,347.
How safe is Manchester 021E?
Manchester 021E has a safety score of — out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Manchester 021E?
Transport score: 83/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Manchester 021E part of?
Manchester 021E sits inside the Abbey Hey neighbourhood, in Manchester, North West.