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Ancoats & Beswick

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About

Ancoats & Beswick is a ward in east Manchester, known for its mix of industrial heritage and modern development. The area was historically a hub for textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, with many former mills now repurposed into offices, apartments, and creative spaces. New Islington Marina and the Rochdale Canal add a waterside element to the neighborhood.

The ward includes residential areas like Ancoats, which has seen significant regeneration, and Beswick, home to the Etihad Campus and Manchester City FC’s stadium. Green spaces like Philips Park provide recreational areas, while the Ashton Canal runs through the district. Transport links include the Metrolink tram system, connecting the area to central Manchester and beyond.

Area overview

On average Ancoats & Beswick has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ancoats & Beswick is £40,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Ancoats & Beswick: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 208 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 in Ancoats & Beswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £688,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£200,000
Flats173£235,000
Semi-Detached9£260,000
Terraced25£270,000

10 years price trend in Ancoats & Beswick

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.