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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

M139GX

Hatchley Street

M145GF

Daisy Bank Road

M124DL

Ardwick

M126DD

Thames Industrial Estate

M130DG

Brandish Close

M139XA

Pedley Walk

M139GN

July Street

M130FW

Upper Brook Street

M139JH

Guide Post Road

M139WL

Nelson Street

M125ED

Anthony Close

M139XG

Kale Street

M125BH

Bennett Street

M124AS

Belle Vue Avenue

M139WD

Blackhill Close

M139XF

Ardwick Green South

M139SG

Polygon Street

M120FQ

Stockport Road

M126FB

Mill Green Street

M139SA

Oregon Close

M139SP

Ardwick

M126ES

Ardwick Green North

M130LL

Grindlow Street

M125UH

Ludlow Close

M124LN

Cochrane Avenue

M126DY

North Western Street

M139BF

Etruria Close

M130JY

Stockport Road

M124RR

Ardwick

M124RY

Redgate Lane

M17JN

Merrow Walk

M124PP

Britnall Avenue

M130ZY

Stockport Road

M145TG

Rusholme Place

M139WY

Stockland Close

M125AZ

Hyde Road

M126JT

Blind Lane

M126FA

Dark Lane

M145TE

Rusholme Place

M139JU

Booth Street East

M124US

Chipstead Avenue

M139HA

Devonshire Street South

M125FJ

Clowes Street

M130DR

Thurlby Street

M124DU

Morbourne Close

M139EZ

Hitchen Street

M126DQ

Brydon Avenue

M139UU

Hanworth Close

M126HF

Cakebread Street

M130DT

Fenella Street

M139AF

Winterford Avenue

M130EW

Hathersage Road

M130DJ

Foxbank Street

M145SE

Oxford Place

M139WU

Grafton Street

M139UR

Henshaw Close

M130LN

Richmond Grove

M139LH

Grafton Street

M124JB

Stockport Road

M145QH

Daisy Bank Road

M130FJ

Denham Street

M139TN

Hardshaw Close

M130ZX

Stockport Road

M124AT

Warmington Drive

M139DB

Lauderdale Crescent

M124PQ

Britnall Avenue

M124AQ

Bainbridge Close

M125TT

Deepdene Street

M125TZ

Whitestone Road

M139NQ

Nelson Street

M145BY

Anson Road

Data Sources

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