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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

M125DB

Hayfield Close

M124DJ

Dartford Close

M139YP

Hamsell Road

M124AL

Kershaw Walk

M125BQ

Aines Street

M125LR

Trowtree Avenue

M125XP

Ardwick

M139SU

Brunswick Street

M139EE

Radlett Walk

M125NN

Aviary Road

M139DN

Ardwick

M139XP

Cumbrian Close

M139AU

Dryden Street

M156ER

Denmark Road

M125AQ

Bennett Street

M124QX

Curlew Walk

M139SJ

Cherryton Walk

M124UU

Cochrane Avenue

M130DE

Holker Close

M139DF

Cavanagh Close

M139AH

Stockport Road

M139PD

Hathersage Road

M125QQ

Ardwick

M120FZ

Ardwick

M139WZ

Stockport Road

M124EL

Polebrook Avenue

M125AD

Gorton Road

M139HD

Harmony Square

M139JA

Kincardine Road

M139AE

Markfield Avenue

M130DD

Keswick Close

M130BA

East Grove

M139RL

Cunard Close

M139HU

Legh Street

M130DY

Carmoor Road

M145GJ

Daisy Bank Road

M139UG

Wadeson Road

M17JJ

Grosvenor Street

M17FW

Mancroft Walk

M139EH

Astley Road

M126AA

Stockport Road

M139BD

Winterford Avenue

M130EA

Carmoor Road

M126JS

Hyde Road

M124HQ

Chalcombe Grange

M139BE

Markfield Avenue

M139NP

Denmark Road

M124PU

Benbow Avenue

M125EA

Pollitt Close

M130JH

Hathersage Road

M139UT

Hursthead Walk

M130FS

Hathersage Road

M124NR

Langport Avenue

M130BY

Hathersage Road

M125XN

Ardwick

M139LZ

Dryden Street

M125WH

Wenlock Way

M145BG

Anson Road

M124DR

Richmond Grove East

M139AL

Markfield Avenue

M139WH

Oxford Road

M126AP

Brunswick Street

M130EU

Swinton Grove

M124AR

Stansby Gardens

M139DY

Pembroke Close

M17JW

Litcham Close

M126BH

Dalberg Street

M130DL

Beeton Grove

M126AW

Apsley Grove

M124NG

Halsbury Close

M139SQ

Frances Street

M139AB

Stockport Road

M156GF

Hawsworth Close

M139EF

Dulford Walk

M126DP

Temperance Street

M124LP

Milnthorpe Way

M17JE

Downing Street

M124UR

Chipstead Avenue

M144LA

Moss Lane East

M139SW

Crondale Walk

M124QU

Rivington Walk

M139SD

Eastpark Close

M124RJ

Saxthorpe Walk

M139JY

Falcon Street

M139RP

Beamish Close

M139GT

Holstein Street

M139YD

Cunard Close

M139LD

Hanworth Close

M125EB

Clowes Street

M139YX

Hartfield Close

M139YJ

Brunswick Street

M125LQ

Rostron Avenue

M139BB

Hillfield Close

M139XE

Ardwick Green South

M139TX

Brunswick Street

M139YE

Bramwell Drive

M139XD

Downing Street

M139FL

Jevington Walk

M139GG

Sparrow Street

M125LP

Ercall Avenue

Data Sources

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