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About

Ardwick is a residential and industrial area located just south of Manchester city center. It is known for its mix of Victorian terraced houses and modern developments, with a range of local shops and amenities serving the community. The area has strong transport links, including Ardwick railway station and proximity to major roads like the A6.

Historically, Ardwick was an industrial hub, with factories and warehouses that contributed to Manchester's growth. Today, it retains some industrial sites alongside residential streets and green spaces like Ardwick Green. The area is also home to educational institutions, including Manchester College’s Openshaw Campus. Ardwick offers a balance of city accessibility and local character, making it a practical base for students and workers.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ardwick is £33,400 per year. There are 5 schools in Ardwick: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
10,138
Population density
3,921.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,085
20.57%
African
1,674
16.51%
Chinese
1,039
10.25%
Pakistani
938
9.25%
Other White
560
5.52%
Total population: 10,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,109
31.05%
Social rents from council
873
24.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
707
19.79%
Owns with a mortgage
518
14.5%
Owns outright
272
7.61%
Total households: 3,572

Property prices in Ardwick

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick 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 Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£173,000
Semi-Detached5£265,000
Terraced14£287,500

10 years median price trend in Ardwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

All postcodes in Ardwick

M139WZ

Stockport Road

M126DD

Higher Ardwick

M139DL

Bryant Close

M126DP

Temperance Street

M125LR

Reabrook Avenue

M125SF

Ardwick

M125WZ

Stockport Road

M126DY

North Western Street

M126EY

Brydon Avenue

M126JH

Ardwick Green North

M126JZ

Handsworth Street

M126LL

Rondin Road

M126PQ

Billing Avenue

M139EH

Astley Road

M139ES

Thomson Street

M139RZ

Abel Road

M139WG

Nelson Street

M124DJ

Dartford Close

M125BW

Bennett Street

M126BQ

Ardwick

M126DL

Ardwick Green North

M126LB

Ashton Old Road

M139BT

Ardwick

M139JG

Astley Road

M139PY

Booth Street East

M139TN

Hardshaw Close

M139UP

Barlow Place

M139XE

Ardwick Green South

M139XL

Kincardine Road

M139YD

Cunard Close

M139YS

Penfield Close

M139YX

Hartfield Close

M120FG

Stockport Road

M124AB

Stockport Road

M126HS

Ardwick Green North

M139HU

Bryant Close

M139LY

Upper Brook Street

M139PE

Brunswick Street

M139UJ

Ardwick Green South

M139UT

Ardwick

M17HB

Grosvenor Street

M124FG

Coverdale Crescent

M124XZ

Stockport Road

M139PJ

Dryden Street

M126FT

St Gregorys Road

M139FL

Jevington Walk

M139JB

Marshfield Street

M139NZ

Grafton Street

M126PN

Ardwick

M120DF

Stockport Road

M124AQ

Bainbridge Close

M124RG

Aked Close

M125BB

Matthew's Street

M126HF

Cakebread Street

M126HH

Charlton Place

M139AN

Royds Close

M139AW

Drybrook Close

M139NT

Grafton Street

M139US

Deanwater Close

M139WX

Justin Close

M120DR

Ardwick

M17JP

Lockton Close

M139JS

Brunswick Street

M124BJ

Coverdale Crescent

M126LH

Handsworth Street

M130LA

Grindlow Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.