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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

M46BX

Lampwick Lane

M126NT

Attlee Way

M46HF

New Islington

M113UZ

Ancoats & Beswick

M113UX

Ancoats & Beswick

M47DL

Ancoats Grove

M113TS

Quarry Walk

M46LT

Vesta Street

M113LN

Falconwood Way

M126WP

Morna Walk

M47EG

Maidford Close

M46EJ

Navigation Street

M47AZ

Munday Street

M47DN

Every Street

M45DX

Great Ancoats Street

M46EG

Holkham Close

M46AB

Finders Quay

M47LH

Advent Way

M46EF

Old Mill Street

M47LB

Butler Street

M46JL

Keepers Quay

M113DS

Grey Mare Lane

M47HR

Beswick Street

M46LX

Old Mill Street

M126WE

Spire Walk

M47EX

Every Street

M113QE

Burns Close

M113TW

Hartwell Close

M113DU

Fairclough Street

M112DU

Kay Street

M113JJ

Fairisle Close

M46GB

Old Mill Street

M45FE

Oldham Road

M113QL

Doric Close

M113DX

Ancoats & Beswick

M47FN

Every Street

M113JE

Havana Close

M45EF

Cornell Street

M45DH

Henry Street

M126LE

Ashton Old Road

M45DY

Great Ancoats Street

M47BF

Harrison Street

M113TQ

Pilgrim Drive

M113BL

Claybrook Walk

M46BS

New Union Street

M45DD

Henry Street

M45DQ

George Leigh Street

M47JG

Troutbeck Avenue

M46FN

Piercy Street

M113WD

Ancoats & Beswick

M113DW

Burbridge Close

M113DG

Grey Mare Lane

M47DR

Harding Street

M47BS

Redcliffe Drive

M47EL

Snell Street

M113JB

Biscay Close

M47LS

Advent Way

M45EE

Oldham Road

M113HL

Hinckley Street

M47EP

Isaac Way

M126NU

Gaitskell Close

M47LQ

Advent Way

M112DL

Ashton Old Road

M407FJ

Branson Street

M113WA

Longham Close

M126AQ

Ridgeline Way

M46AQ

Bengal Street

M47AS

Chesshyre Avenue

M407AS

Bradford Road

M407EP

Cambrian Street

M47BN

Pollard Street

M113QG

Darley Street

M46JG

Jersey Street

M113UA

Bell Crescent

M46DN

Great Ancoats Street

M46BQ

Oldham Road

M113NT

Paxton Place

M113AJ

Grey Mare Lane

M46ND

Ancoats & Beswick

M46LU

Vesta Street

M126WL

Alderman Square

M45DU

Anita Street

M45BF

Cotton Street

M113WB

Stedman Close

M47DZ

Gurney Street

M45AW

Blossom Street

M113LW

Brennock Close

M47ED

Isaac Way

M113TZ

Broyne Close

M113BX

Dewar Close

M113FY

Cambrian Street

M47FB

Towcester Close

M113AD

Rimmer Close

M113ND

Grey Mare Lane

M46FS

New Union Street

M47FA

Taunton Street

M113JT

Euclid Close

M47JU

Downley Drive

M46BY

Chippenham Road

M46JA

Jersey Street

Data Sources

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