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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

M130FN

Hathersage Road

M139EU

Ardwick

M139PB

Buttercup Street

M139RP

Beamish Close

M139WA

Daleford Road

M124RE

Rona Close

M130DE

Holker Close

M130DY

Carmoor Road

M139JE

Shakespeare Walk

M145QJ

Daisy Bank Road

M156ER

Denmark Road

M156GF

Hawsworth Close

M17AL

Clare Street

M17JN

Merrow Walk

M124AP

Coverdale Crescent

M124UR

Chipstead Avenue

M126JA

Brydon Avenue

M139AJ

Upper Brook Street

M139ER

Aspull Walk

M120EN

Ardwick

M124AE

Stockport Road

M124RR

Ardwick

M124YN

Morbourne Close

M125FX

Ashton Old Road

M130EW

Hathersage Road

M130FH

Hathersage Road

M139LS

Abel Road

M139PA

Peace Road

M125EP

Radbourne Close

M125RX

Ardwick

M130LG

Toll Gate Close

M139DA

Devonshire Street South

M139DB

Lauderdale Crescent

M139DN

Ardwick

M139LU

Plymouth Grove

M139SY

Kincardine Road

M139UL

Balsam Close

M139WD

Blackhill Close

M145EE

Ardwick

M124PR

Mull Avenue

M124WH

Knowldale Way

M125NF

Skarratt Street

M125UH

Ludlow Close

M126BG

Dolphin Street

M126DB

Higher Ardwick

M139AX

Markfield Avenue

M139LD

Hanworth Close

M145GF

Daisy Bank Road

M124BN

Cottingham Road

M124LN

Cochrane Avenue

M125FR

Donnison Street

M126DA

Higher Ardwick

M130BT

Richmond Grove

M130DH

Richmond Grove

M130LW

Marsham Close

M139AH

Stockport Road

M139DP

Lauderdale Crescent

M139LQ

Hyde Grove

M139UR

Henshaw Close

M124EW

Newton Avenue

M125BS

Wenlock Way

M125DG

Bransfield Road

M125QS

Ardwick

M125UB

Lawnswood Road

M126BH

Dalberg Street

M126FA

Dark Lane

M139AG

Frobisher Close

M139EZ

Hitchen Street

M139HA

Devonshire Street South

M139HW

Barbara Castle Square

M139JU

Booth Street East

M139RY

Ardeen Walk

M139SF

Oregon Close

M124JE

Linnet Close

M124AT

Warmington Drive

M125BD

Bennett Street

M130FF

Eston Street

M139AZ

Camrose Walk

M139BF

Etruria Close

M125TZ

Whitestone Road

M124PU

Benbow Avenue

M124UU

Cochrane Avenue

M125ER

Dashwood Walk

M139AP

Walcott Close

M139FD

Lauderdale Crescent

M139GA

Greengage

M139GD

Greengage

M139PD

Hathersage Road

M125EW

Hoyland Close

M126BT

Harkness Street

M130BG

Ardwick

M139AE

Markfield Avenue

M139LG

Ardwick

M139LR

Grafton Street

M139SR

Brunswick Street

M139UG

Wadeson Road

M139XT

Rudcroft Close

M145TG

Rusholme Place

M17FN

Litcham Close

M126BA

Ford Street

Data Sources

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