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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

M130EU

Swinton Grove

M139GY

Denewell Avenue

M139XH

Upper Brook Street

M139WE

Ardwick

M139YE

Bramwell Drive

M124NG

Halsbury Close

M124PS

Alldis Close

M125AZ

Hyde Road

M125EB

Clowes Street

M126BD

Ardwick

M126JY

Blind Lane

M130DR

Thurlby Street

M130LF

Stockport Road

M139YG

Arkley Street

M145GJ

Daisy Bank Road

M139YJ

Brunswick Street

M124AH

Coverdale Crescent

M124DT

South Street

M124NA

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M125ND

Bennett Street

M125NE

Clivewood Walk

M126BY

Palfrey Place

M126JX

Pittbrook Street

M126LA

Hooper Street

M130DL

Beeton Grove

M130FE

Hathersage Road

M130FG

Hathersage Road

M130JP

Hathersage Road

M139TF

Haymans Walk

M124HL

Earl Walk

M130BY

Hathersage Road

M130DZ

Ardwick

M139SG

Polygon Street

M139UZ

Milnrow Close

M139XG

Kale Street

M156AB

Dilworth Street

M124PY

Mull Avenue

M139AU

Dryden Street

M120FZ

Ardwick

M124NQ

Langport Avenue

M124PG

Britnall Avenue

M125BH

Bennett Street

M126HT

Ardwick Green North

M130HL

Upper Brook Street

M139AS

Ivybridge Close

M139HY

Devonshire Street South

M139JH

Guide Post Road

M139JY

Falcon Street

M139WB

Bankmill Close

M139WY

Stockland Close

M17JJ

Grosvenor Street

M125BE

Gregory Street

M125LL

Reabrook Avenue

M125NZ

Bennett Street

M125UG

Morton Hall Road

M139LW

Ardwick

M139UU

Hanworth Close

M120FX

Ardwick

M125ED

Anthony Close

M125FT

Deepdene Street

M139BA

Winterford Avenue

M139LL

Ardwick

M139NE

Oxford Road

M139WP

Nelson Street

M17FW

Mancroft Walk

M124WD

Cochrane Avenue

M130AX

East Grove

M130HB

Upper Brook Street

M139AL

Markfield Avenue

M139HG

Mawson Road

M139SD

Eastpark Close

M139SX

Brunswick Street

M145SE

Oxford Place

M17EQ

Lamport Court

M125AU

Bennett Street

M125NL

Bennett Street

M125QQ

Ardwick

M126FW

Thirsk Street

M126FX

Ardwick Green North

M126LY

Blind Lane

M130DX

Lincoln Grove

M130EA

Carmoor Road

M139JD

Haymarket Street

M139TX

Brunswick Street

M156FQ

Acomb Street

M17JW

Litcham Close

M124AR

Stansby Gardens

M130BP

Hathersage Road

M139BD

Winterford Avenue

M139RW

Beamish Close

M139WU

Grafton Street

M120DB

Stockport Road

M124JD

Union Street

M124PW

Kingfisher Close

M124UT

Culford Close

M124WR

Lucien Close

M126AT

Ardwick

M126BW

Apsley Grove

M130FB

Carmoor Road

M139AD

Winterford Avenue

Data Sources

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