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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

M124DT

South Street

M139UQ

Brownslow Walk

M124RL

Cochrane Avenue

M126HS

Ardwick Green North

M139JD

Haymarket Street

M130JE

Hathersage Road

M139UB

Greek Street

M130EG

Ardwick

M139NL

Aberdeen Street

M130AY

West Grove

M139HP

Guide Post Road

M124DY

Stockport Road

M126LH

Handsworth Street

M139GF

Holstein Street

M130AQ

Plymouth Grove West

M139UX

Wadesmill Walk

M156FG

Denmark Road

M126PN

Ardwick

M124LQ

Martindale Crescent

M139YN

Arkley Street

M139PB

Buttercup Street

M156FQ

Acomb Street

M130FG

Hathersage Road

M124PG

Britnall Avenue

M124DW

Dartford Close

M130HY

Hathersage Road

M139AN

Royds Close

M139BY

St Stephen's Close

M139RY

Ardeen Walk

M124EZ

Linnett Close

M124BN

Cottingham Road

M139UD

Skerry Close

M156AZ

Denmark Road

M139JS

Upper Brook Street

M125FQ

Vaughan Street

M126HD

Ardwick Green North

M139WG

Nelson Street

M130FZ

Upper Brook Street

M130BH

Hathersage Road

M139UJ

Ardwick Green South

M124BD

Wenlock Way

M139XH

Upper Brook Street

M130BZ

Hathersage Road

M126FW

Thirsk Street

M130AR

Plymouth Grove West

M124HL

Earl Walk

M125BA

Wigley Street

M130LX

Plymouth Grove

M125UG

Morton Hall Road

M125LW

Whixhall Avenue

M130DF

Ingoldsby Avenue

M124PS

Alldis Close

M139DZ

Stockport Road

M145QP

Daisy Bank Road

M125EQ

Abbotsbury Close

M130HL

Upper Brook Street

M17JG

Lockton Close

M124YN

Morbourne Close

M130BG

Ardwick

M139FD

Lauderdale Crescent

M145QJ

Daisy Bank Road

M139TH

Helmshore Walk

M124WH

Knowldale Way

M130LZ

Plymouth Avenue

M124PY

Mull Avenue

M139TU

Wadeson Road

M130FF

Eston Street

M124XZ

Stockport Road

M139LS

Abel Road

M130BN

Hathersage Road

M139JE

Shakespeare Walk

M139UF

Daleford Road

M130DX

Lincoln Grove

M125QS

Stone Yard Close

M124EW

Newton Avenue

M125BW

Bennett Street

M130FH

Hathersage Road

M126BF

Rondin Road

M130FL

Naburn Street

M17FN

Litcham Close

M130FR

Hathersage Road

M139ND

Oxford Road

M17EQ

Lamport Court

M139UW

Arley Moss Road

M124UQ

Ipswich Walk

M130DS

Richmond Grove

M130BU

Portland Crescent

M125TG

Wenlock Way

M126PQ

Billing Avenue

M130AS

Plymouth Grove

M139YG

Arkley Street

M139LU

Plymouth Grove

M139NA

Oxford Road

M126BD

Ardwick

M120FG

Stockport Road

M130AG

Plymouth Grove West

M139NG

Oxford Road

M126FT

St Gregorys Road

M139RZ

Jessel Close

M125BE

Gregory Street

Data Sources

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