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About

Ancoats & Beswick sits on the eastern edge of Manchester city centre. The area is defined by its industrial past, with many former textile mills and warehouses now repurposed for modern residential and commercial use. The Rochdale Canal runs through the district, providing a linear waterway feature. Streets are a mix of converted red-brick buildings and newer apartment developments, creating a varied architectural streetscape.

The area includes the historic Ancoats conservation area, often cited as the world's first industrial suburb. Cutting Mills Green offers a local park space amidst the urban fabric. Daily life is centred around the redeveloped New Islington Marina and the independent businesses located in the old mill buildings. The Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City FC, is a major landmark within the Beswick portion of the ward.

Area overview

On average Ancoats & Beswick has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 271 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ancoats & Beswick is £43,099 per year. There are 6 schools in Ancoats & Beswick: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ancoats & Beswick is home to around 14,823 people, with a population density of about 5,042.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
271
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ancoats & Beswick Population
14,823
Population density
5,042.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.33(+81%)
Vehicle crime
56.2(+838%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.42(+192%)
Public order
36.5(+260%)
Other theft
28.33(+329%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,367
56.43%
Other White
1,368
9.23%
African
1,064
7.18%
Chinese
879
5.93%
Arab
434
2.93%
Total population: 14,827

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,801
59.96%
No qualifications
1,733
13.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,564
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
915
7.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
4%
Total 16+ residents: 13,010

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,674
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,412
18.9%
Other social rented
1,078
14.43%
Social rents from council
597
7.99%
Owns outright
487
6.52%
Total households: 7,469

Property prices in Ancoats & Beswick

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £235,500 in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £688,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ancoats & Beswick in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£255,000
Semi-Detached9£265,000
Flats189£225,000

10 years median price trend in Ancoats & Beswick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ancoats & Beswick.

All postcodes in Ancoats & Beswick

M47DA

Ancoats & Beswick

M46NQ

Ancoats & Beswick

M47HS

Spectator Street

M113SN

Grey Mare Lane

M126WN

Ashlar Drive

M113NA

Rylance Street

M113DJ

Clydesdale Gardens

M113QF

Manilla Walk

M113QP

Ellingham Close

M47EY

Badby Close

M47EF

Isaac Way

M47EJ

Guest Street

M47DY

Adstone Close

M46EN

Weybridge Road

M407EG

Cambrian Street

M46GA

Old Mill Street

M46FG

Loom Street

M113UP

Lightfoot Walk

M46DT

Great Ancoats Street

M126PL

Bellis Close

M47LL

Advent Way

M46DB

Spindle Mews

M113DP

Carbis Avenue

M113TX

Arrowsmith Walk

M407FP

Branson Street

M113RF

Bingley Close

M47AN

Pollard Street

M113BQ

Chassen Close

M45DG

George Leigh Street

M113FF

Ashton Old Road

M46NE

Ancoats & Beswick

M45BR

Cotton Street

M46JN

Lockyard Lane

M46GG

George Leigh Street

M45BZ

Cotton Street

M46NA

Old Mill Street

M46FQ

New Union Street

M46FX

Blossom Street

M45EA

Great Ancoats Street

M46AZ

Poland Street

M113UE

Cairn Walk

M45BD

Cotton Street

M46EE

Old Mill Street

M113LL

Whitehurst Drive

M113QW

Albert Street

M113WU

Ashton Old Road

M113BW

Prentice Walk

M47JR

Chippenham Road

M113DD

Overlinks Road

M113TT

Redfield Close

M45AF

Blossom Street

M47AL

Pollard Street

M47DQ

Every Street

M407AZ

Bradford Road

M46BU

Lampwick Lane

M45DN

Gun Street

M46EL

Saltford Avenue

M46BB

Bengal Street

M113LR

Capella Drive

M47BB

Munday Street

M407QX

Pollard Street East

M113NN

Commonwealth Avenue

M47LT

Every Street

M126WS

Ancoats & Beswick

M113DN

Burcot Road

M113DH

Aldridge Road

M46LW

Old Mill Street

M47FD

Great Ancoats Street

M46HS

Murray Street

M113BT

Sledmere Close

M46BA

Naval Street

M407FD

Holt Town

M126PH

Blakemore Walk

M47JS

Woodward Street

M46AX

Naval Street

M113AA

Ashton Old Road

M47AU

Pollard Street

M47JJ

Butler Street

M113BE

Ancoats & Beswick

M47DE

Caterham Street

M407EZ

Bradford Road

M47BD

Munday Street

M113NB

Stadium Drive

M407BT

Bradford Road

M46BN

Crown Industrial Estate

M46BW

New Union Street

M126WF

Viaduct Street

M113UN

Hopedale Close

M45BW

Cotton Street

M113FX

Philips Park Road

M45AJ

Blossom Street

M113TB

Barmouth Street

M113ER

Baslow Street

M47EU

Every Street

M113BU

Sledmere Close

M46FJ

Tidworth Avenue

M113UL

Magpie Walk

M126AF

Palmerston Street

M113LP

Barleywood Drive

M113AG

Charlesworth Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.