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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

M130JR

Hathersage Road

M130LE

Stockport Road

M139DY

Pembroke Close

M139EF

Dulford Walk

M139HD

Harmony Square

M156ET

Burleigh Street

M125AR

Ardwick

M139SL

Hutton Walk

M124DR

Richmond Grove East

M124NR

Langport Avenue

M125FY

Clowes Street

M125JE

Clowes Street

M130AS

Plymouth Grove

M130BR

Stockport Road

M130JE

Hathersage Road

M139DZ

Stockport Road

M124BB

Devonshire Street

M125BX

Gorton Road

M125FJ

Clowes Street

M139BY

St Stephen's Close

M139GQ

Nevada Street

M139TU

Wadeson Road

M17JE

Downing Street

M124AN

Aked Close

M124RN

Cochrane Avenue

M125EA

Pollitt Close

M125XL

Ardwick

M126DX

Cresbury Street

M126HU

Temperance Street

M130AU

South Grove

M130BH

Hathersage Road

M130ZX

Stockport Road

M139BS

Tarleton Street

M139EX

Wilson Street

M139LJ

Grafton Street

M139UD

Skerry Close

M139XF

Ardwick Green South

M139YN

Arkley Street

M126AP

Brunswick Street

M124EH

Morbourne Close

M124QX

Curlew Walk

M124UP

Cochrane Avenue

M124WG

Edlin Close

M125TT

Deepdene Street

M139GZ

Stockport Road

M139NL

Aberdeen Street

M139SU

Brunswick Street

M139TA

Ardwick

M139TR

Ardeen Walk

M124RL

Cochrane Avenue

M139FN

Bushmoor Walk

M124EX

Stockport Road

M126DQ

Brydon Avenue

M130FR

Hathersage Road

M139AT

Crossbank Close

M139FX

Polygon Avenue

M139LH

Grafton Street

M139SW

Crondale Walk

M17EW

Grosvenor Street

M124HQ

Chalcombe Grange

M124HR

Ardwick

M124LS

Cashmoor Walk

M126HD

Ardwick Green North

M126JS

Hyde Road

M139HQ

Tupelo Street

M139TW

Sefton Close

M124AW

Ardwick

M124PL

Dillon Drive

M124PX

Earl Walk

M125DX

Gorton Road

M125FN

Hoyland Close

M125GS

Beastow Road

M125LP

Ercall Avenue

M125TG

Wenlock Way

M130AG

Plymouth Grove West

M130DB

Chelford Close

M130FJ

Denham Street

M139NA

Oxford Road

M139NG

Oxford Road

M139NH

Oxford Road

M120DP

Stockport Road

M124AL

Kershaw Walk

M139HP

Guide Post Road

M139XA

Pedley Walk

M130DD

Keswick Close

M124RY

Redgate Lane

M124EY

Longsight Industrial Estate

M126JR

Ardwick

M130DA

Edbrook Walk

M130JN

Hathersage Road

M130LL

Grindlow Street

M139AR

Basildon Road

M139EE

Radlett Walk

M139JQ

Devonshire Street South

M139RR

Ardwick

M139XQ

Cumbrian Close

M145TE

Rusholme Place

M126AG

Coverdale Crescent

M126ER

Ardwick Green North

M130AY

West Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.