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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

M113RG

Cyclone Street

M113UT

Randall Walk

M46DZ

Old Mill Street

M407ES

Lind Street

M46LQ

Murray Street

M45AX

Cotton Street

M112DX

Kay Street

M46AF

Bengal Street

M46FY

Blossom Street

M45DA

Henry Street

M47DB

Great Ancoats Street

M113UW

Ancoats & Beswick

M113TJ

Yeoman Walk

M45BX

Blossom Street

M47AY

Munday Street

M113RW

Blackrock Street

M47JP

Woodward Street

M113TP

Sarah Street

M46GN

Keepers Quay

M45AE

Great Ancoats Street

M47BH

Malta Street

M46JB

Jersey Street

M46AH

Radium Street

M47JF

Firbeck Drive

M113TD

Pilgrim Drive

M46BG

Oldham Road

M46LN

Bengal Street

M47EQ

Carruthers Street

M407EQ

Upper Helena Street

M47DD

Palmerston Street

M113EZ

Hillkirk Street

M47FE

Great Ancoats Street

M47BQ

Woodward Street

M407FQ

Holt Town

M46GH

Radium Street

M407BZ

Millhead Avenue

M45AD

Ancoats & Beswick

M113BP

Penfair Close

M47HY

Piercy Street

M47JY

Chippenham Road

M45DR

George Leigh Street

M45DZ

Bengal Street

M46AD

Radium Street

M47BG

Munday Street

M46EQ

Vesta Street

M47DT

Blisworth Close

M45LX

Luna Street

M126PT

Palmerston Street

M46GF

Lockgate Mews

M113SU

Albert Street

M113RQ

Townley Street

M46GE

Lockgate Mews

M46AJ

Blossom Street

M113UR

Jenkyn Walk

M113UQ

Aldershot Walk

M45EB

Great Ancoats Street

M46GD

Old Mill Street

M407FS

Pollard Street East

M112DZ

Gorton Road

M113LH

Kylemore Way

M113DT

Dunsop Avenue

M126NR

Bevan Close

M46NF

Ancoats & Beswick

M112DJ

Ashton Old Road

M46BF

Blossom Street

M46EH

Chippenham Road

M113BJ

Hornsea Walk

M46EZ

Jersey Street

M45FA

Great Ancoats Street

M46LG

Keepers Quay

M46LR

Bengal Street

M46AS

Coppersmith Road

M113NP

Rylance Street

M113NL

Paxton Place

M113DF

Blackrock Street

M113US

Digby Walk

M47BL

Malta Street

M47DJ

Linton Close

M113TA

Jobling Street

M113WH

Silfield Close

M126AB

Kirkridge Road

M46AT

Radium Street

M47BP

Ancoats & Beswick

M113JH

Ancoats & Beswick

M46DH

Great Ancoats Street

M113AU

Albert Street

M47JE

Butler Street

M113NJ

Lloyd Wright Avenue

M46BE

George Leigh Street

M126AR

Palmerston Street

M113DE

Myrtle Street

M47JW

Woodward Street

M46AL

Jersey Street

M113JX

Orme Close

M46NG

Ancoats & Beswick

M47DS

Pollard Street

M46FF

Chippenham Road

M113UJ

Cowper Walk

M46AN

Loom Street

M113AS

Albert Street

Data Sources

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