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About

Ardwick is a residential and industrial area directly southeast of Manchester city centre. Its landscape is defined by a mix of Victorian terraced housing, modern apartment blocks, and large commercial premises. The ward is bordered by the universities and hospitals of the Oxford Road corridor, influencing its population. Transport links are central, with the major arterial routes of Hyde Road and Stockport Road passing through, alongside Ardwick railway station.

The area has a significant student presence due to its proximity to educational institutions. Ashton Canal runs along its eastern edge, providing a green corridor. Historically a manufacturing district, it now contains light industrial estates and wholesale businesses. The long-standing Belle Vue Stadium site, known for greyhound racing and speedway, remains a local landmark for entertainment and events.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,454 per year. There are 8 schools in Ardwick: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ardwick is home to around 21,042 people, with a population density of about 5,201.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
21,042
Population density
5,201.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.71(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.22(+68%)
Public order
24(+138%)
Burglary
20.48(+268%)
Vehicle crime
19.44(+222%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,194
24.68%
African
2,926
13.91%
Pakistani
2,198
10.45%
Chinese
1,706
8.11%
Other White
1,392
6.62%
Total population: 21,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,111
35.6%
Level 3 (A level)
4,554
26.53%
No qualifications
2,969
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,472
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 17,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,080
30.87%
Other social rented
1,874
27.82%
Social rents from council
1,227
18.21%
Owns with a mortgage
864
12.82%
Owns outright
514
7.63%
Total households: 6,737

Property prices in Ardwick

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £399,000.

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
Detached3£345,000
Flats18£140,000
Semi-Detached6£290,000
Terraced19£265,000

10 years median price trend in Ardwick

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

All postcodes in Ardwick

M125XP

Ardwick

M139HU

Legh Street

M124EZ

Linnett Close

M120DF

Stockport Road

M139WJ

Ardwick

M125XN

Ardwick

M124LP

Milnthorpe Way

M124RA

Clowes Street

M125BQ

Aines Street

M125FH

Ardwick

M126ES

Ardwick Green North

M130DQ

Stockport Road

M139WH

Oxford Road

M144LB

Moss Lane East

M130AZ

North Grove

M124RZ

Redgate Lane

M126AJ

Stockport Road

M126FB

Mill Green Street

M139AB

Stockport Road

M139GE

Denewell Avenue

M139GT

Holstein Street

M144LA

Moss Lane East

M156GD

Cecil Street

M124AS

Belle Vue Avenue

M124DW

Dartford Close

M125EQ

Abbotsbury Close

M125UD

Lilford Close

M126JT

Blind Lane

M130FS

Hathersage Road

M130LB

Grindlow Street

M139BE

Markfield Avenue

M139GN

July Street

M139NF

Blackhill Close

M139PF

Barlow Place

M139TH

Helmshore Walk

M126SB

Stockport Road

M120EF

Stockport Road

M124BD

Wenlock Way

M125UA

Lawnswood Road

M126BZ

Dolphin Place

M130DP

Richmond Grove

M130FT

Hathersage Road

M130HX

Hathersage Road

M130JY

Stockport Road

M139JW

Upper Brook Street

M139SP

Ardwick

M139XB

Harehill Close

M139XD

Downing Street

M156FG

Denmark Road

M17EG

Lamport Court

M17JG

Lockton Close

M124DS

Littlehaven Close

M124QT

Berigan Close

M125FQ

Vaughan Street

M125FW

Ashover Avenue

M125WH

Wenlock Way

M126AL

Stockport Road

M126AW

Apsley Grove

M130BZ

Hathersage Road

M139HX

Plymouth Grove

M139JP

Devonshire Street South

M139JZ

Arley Moss Road

M139NJ

Sylvia Pankhurst Way

M139WL

Nelson Street

M124LQ

Martindale Crescent

M125HX

Haverford Street

M139GG

Sparrow Street

M17JQ

Lockton Court

M124QY

Morpeth Close

M124WP

Ipswich Walk

M125EJ

Anthony Close

M125LG

St Benedicts Avenue

M126AA

Stockport Road

M126BF

Rondin Road

M139GU

Flixton Road

M139GX

Hatchley Street

M139JA

Kincardine Road

M139SN

Copeman Close

M139SJ

Cherryton Walk

M125TY

Sevenoaks Road

M130AF

Ardwick

M130HY

Hathersage Road

M130JQ

Hathersage Road

M130ZY

Stockport Road

M139AF

Winterford Avenue

M139UB

Greek Street

M139YB

Bramwell Drive

M130DN

Holker Close

M124HW

New Bank Street

M124UQ

Ipswich Walk

M125LW

Whixhall Avenue

M125XQ

Brick Kiln Road

M126JQ

Ardwick

M139DJ

Torquay Close

M139NN

Oxford Road

M120DW

Stockport Road

M124DU

Morbourne Close

M124TN

New Bank Street

M125AD

Gorton Road

M125NP

Rostron Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.