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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

M46FL

Tavery Close

M113UG

Mountfield Walk

M45AH

Great Ancoats Street

M113TH

Raglan Close

M113BH

Olympic Street

M113TU

Woodvale Walk

M112ET

Kay Street

M47EE

Isaac Way

M113RN

Isca Street

M113UF

Warner Walk

M46FW

New Union Street

M113LD

Brennock Close

M47AJ

Pollard Street

M46EA

Old Mill Street

M46AG

Oldham Road

M113NH

Wren Way

M113BB

Graham Street

M113QD

Doric Close

M113AW

Bosworth Street

M113DQ

Grey Mare Lane

M113QA

Burns Close

M407AX

Ancoats & Beswick

M47LR

Advent Way

M113NU

Commonwealth Avenue

M126PE

Palmerston Street

M46JD

Jersey Street

M47AQ

Pollard Street

M46LY

Old Mill Street

M46EY

New Islington

M112DY

Tuley Street

M113NW

Arena Drive

M46LZ

Silk Street

M47JB

Ancoats & Beswick

M46FE

Old Mill Street

M113BR

Howarth Close

M45BA

Redhill Street

M112DT

Ashton Old Road

M46GL

Keepers Quay

M46FR

New Union Street

M126WG

Ancoats & Beswick

M113TF

Grey Mare Lane

M47BJ

Harrison Street

M126PJ

Ramage Walk

M113BN

Holly Street

M113DR

Grey Mare Lane

M47JT

Kingham Drive

M126NE

Viaduct Street

M46ER

Navigation Street

M407SL

Cowan Street

M47JQ

Woodward Street

M47BA

Ancoats & Beswick

M113BY

Metcombe Way

M45AP

Ancoats & Beswick

M46HB

Harriett Street

M46GJ

Keepers Quay

M45AN

Great Ancoats Street

M45EP

Blossom Street

M407EX

Ancoats & Beswick

M113LS

Whitehurst Drive

M126WD

Aden Close

M113AP

Bosworth Street

M46FD

Weybridge Road

M113QB

Valley Walk

M47BR

Danesdale Drive

M45DB

Oldham Road

M46LS

Bengal Street

M113JG

Key West Close

M47AT

Pollard Street

M47BW

Ancoats & Beswick

M47DU

Pattishall Close

M46BD

George Leigh Street

M113JF

Viking Close

M47JA

Ancoats & Beswick

M113UH

Sunbeam Walk

M46GP

Keepers Quay

M126WJ

Ancoats & Beswick

M113BZ

Barmouth Street

M46BZ

Butler Street

M47DP

Linton Close

M45AG

Great Ancoats Street

M407FE

Branson Street

M46BJ

Silk Street

M46ED

Navigation Street

M113UY

Ancoats & Beswick

M113TY

Heybury Close

M113HY

Ashton New Road

M46EP

Great Ancoats Street

M46NB

Old Mill Street

M45GW

George Leigh Street

M113JA

Ancoats & Beswick

M47LD

Advent Way

M46AP

Blossom Street

M46BR

Poland Street

M113RH

Siam Street

M47EB

Isaac Way

M45BT

Pickford Street

M45DL

George Leigh Street

M126PR

Purslow Close

M46JW

Jersey Street

M126WH

Aden Close

Data Sources

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