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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
51.61(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.22(+74%)
Public order
24(+137%)
Burglary
20.48(+270%)
Vehicle crime
19.48(+225%)
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%
Indian
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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Semi-Detached7£295,000
Terraced15£295,000
Detached3£345,000
Flats15£140,000

10 years median price trend in Ardwick

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

All postcodes in Ardwick

M156ET

Burleigh Street

M126HT

Ardwick Green North

M120DR

Ardwick

M125GQ

Penton Road

M125DG

Bransfield Road

M139UY

Silkin Close

M124WQ

Martindale Crescent

M125DX

Gorton Road

M126ER

Ardwick Green North

M124LR

Ardwick

M124AP

Coverdale Crescent

M125ER

Dashwood Walk

M139FB

Lauderdale Crescent

M130LF

Stockport Road

M125XL

Ardwick

M126EZ

Billing Avenue

M125BS

Wenlock Way

M126BQ

Hyde Road

M125GU

Kelsall Street

M17JL

Penfield Close

M124DH

Britnall Avenue

M139HQ

Tupelo Street

M126BZ

Dolphin Place

M139LL

Ardwick

M124LS

Cashmoor Walk

M139AP

Walcott Close

M139UZ

Milnrow Close

M139HY

Devonshire Street South

M145EE

Ardwick

M139EL

Beckhampton Close

M120EF

Stockport Road

M130DA

Edbrook Walk

M124RZ

Redgate Lane

M125EG

Clowes Street

M139XQ

Cumbrian Close

M139FN

Bushmoor Walk

M126BT

Harkness Street

M126EY

Cotter Street

M124RE

Rona Close

M139SL

Hutton Walk

M139PJ

Plymouth View

M120DF

Stockport Road

M130HB

Upper Brook Street

M125NZ

Bennett Street

M120FX

Ardwick

M124RG

Aked Close

M125BD

Bennett Street

M139SB

Addison Close

M130AU

South Grove

M130JQ

Hathersage Road

M125XQ

Brick Kiln Road

M130FU

Swinton Grove

M124BB

Devonshire Street

M124PL

Dillon Drive

M124HG

Bow Meadow Grange

M125BX

Gorton Road

M124TN

New Bank Street

M156GQ

Denmark Road

M125FT

Deepdene Street

M126BG

Dolphin Street

M130LG

Toll Gate Close

M125FR

Donnison Street

M126AG

Coverdale Crescent

M126LP

Ashton Old Road

M139XZ

Hardshaw Close

M130EF

Ardwick

M139AW

Drybrook Close

M139UL

Balsam Close

M125BT

Vaughan Street Industrial Estate

M125FH

Ardwick

M139LG

Ardwick

M139JP

Devonshire Street South

M130DP

Richmond Grove

M130EB

Corn Close

M139GY

Denewell Avenue

M126FS

Durling Street

M130EN

Olney Street

M130LB

Grindlow Street

M130HR

Blackstock Street

M139LJ

Grafton Street

M139BT

Ardwick

M124EX

Stockport Road

M139JJ

Plymouth View

M139SF

Oregon Close

M125AR

Ardwick

M126JR

Ardwick

M120GA

Ardwick

M139AJ

Upper Brook Street

M124DD

Culand Street

M126FZ

Ardwick Green North

M120DP

Stockport Road

M124WD

Cochrane Avenue

M17JP

Lockton Court

M139PF

Barlow Place

M139NZ

Grafton Street

M125EW

Hoyland Close

M130FE

Hathersage Road

M139GS

Bushmoor Walk

M139EX

Wilson Street

M17EG

Lamport Court

Data Sources

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