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Ardwick

England / North West / Manchester / Ardwick

About

Ardwick is a ward located just south of Manchester city center, bordered by areas like Longsight and Hulme. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment buildings. It is home to several educational institutions, including Manchester Metropolitan University’s Birley Fields campus, which brings a student population to the area. Ardwick Green, a small park, provides a green space for locals.

The ward has good transport links, with Ardwick train station offering connections to the city center and beyond. Industrial heritage is visible in some of the older buildings, though many have been repurposed. The area has a range of local shops and amenities, catering to its diverse community. While it lacks major attractions, its proximity to the city center makes it a practical place to live.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ardwick is £32,554 per year. There are 8 schools in Ardwick: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
21,042
Population density
5,201.2 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £410,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£327,500
Flats20£156,486
Semi-Detached7£265,000
Terraced26£237,000

10 years price trend in Ardwick

All postcodes in Ardwick

M139JG

Astley Road

M139TN

Hardshaw Close

M139UP

Barlow Place

M139XE

Ardwick Green South

M139XL

Kincardine Road

M139YD

Cunard Close

M139YS

Penfield Close

M139YX

Hartfield Close

M120FG

Stockport Road

M124AB

Stockport Road

M124EZ

Linnet Close

M124HG

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M124PP

Britnall Avenue

M124PQ

Britnall Avenue

M126HS

Ardwick Green North

M130JH

Hathersage Road

M139HU

Bryant Close

M139LY

Upper Brook Street

M139PE

Brunswick Street

M139ND

Oxford Road

M139UJ

Ardwick Green South

M139UT

Ardwick

M124DY

Stockport Road

M124FG

Coverdale Crescent

M124LR

Belle Vue & West Gorton

M124RJ

Saxthorpe Walk

M124XZ

Stockport Road

M125DQ

Ainsdale Street

M139PJ

Dryden Street

M126FT

St Gregorys Road

M130FU

Swinton Grove

M130LX

Hayley Street

M139FL

Jevington Walk

M139JB

Marshfield Street

M139NZ

Grafton Street

M126PN

Ardwick

M120DF

Stockport Road

M124AQ

Bainbridge Close

M124DD

Culand Street

M124DH

Britnall Avenue

M124RG

Aked Close

M125BB

Matthew's Street

M125EG

Clowes Street

M125GQ

Penton Road

M126HF

Cakebread Street

M126HH

Charlton Place

M130DG

Brandish Close

M130EG

Victoria Park & Longsight West

M130EN

Olney Street

M130HR

Blackstock Street

M130JB

Victoria Park & Longsight West

M139AN

Royds Close

M139AW

Drybrook Close

M139US

Deanwater Close

M139WJ

Hulme & University

M139WX

Justin Close

M156AZ

Denmark Road

M156GQ

Denmark Road

M120DR

Ardwick

M17JP

Lockton Close

M139JS

Brunswick Street

M124BJ

Coverdale Crescent

M126LH

Handsworth Street

M130LA

Grindlow Street

M139NB

Oxford Road

M145GL

Daisy Bank Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.