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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, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 48.3% 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. The median sale price in Ardwick is £265,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,000 and £320,000. There are 7 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
48.3%
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

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £297
Sales (last 12 months): 41
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £320K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£355,000£363
Semi-Detached5£352,000£310
Terraced19£290,000£318
Flats15£162,000£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ardwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171,995£95,500£159,995£139,995
2017£208,995£127,000£184,995£154,495
2018£224,995£146,500£196,995£175,000
2019£259,995£133,250£216,995£199,995
2020£307,995£117,000£286,995£279,995
2021—£127,500£233,000£289,998
2022£334,995£135,500£272,995£299,995
2023£278,000£160,000£256,000£309,995
2024£327,500£150,000£275,000£230,000
2025£345,000£140,000£290,000£274,000
2026—£160,000£352,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£194£186£188
2017£202£214£201£199
2018£223£216£211£213
2019£245£225£231£225
2020£260£219£245£239
2021—£219£261£267
2022£299£263£283£287
2023£327£260£295£274
2024£314£227£279£273
2025£345£236£321£279
2026—£285£310£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ardwick ward.

Local councillors

Alex-Salik Imran

Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party