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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

M139WG

Nelson Street

M145BG

Anson Road

M145QN

Daisy Bank Road

M124FT

Stockport Road

M124RH

Cringleford Walk

M125BW

Bennett Street

M125EE

Fairhaven Street

M126BQ

Hyde Road

M130BB

Upper West Grove

M130DT

Fenella Street

M139JG

Astley Road

M139XE

Ardwick Green South

M139XL

Kincardine Road

M139YD

Cunard Close

M139YS

Statham Walk

M139YX

Hartfield Close

M120FG

Stockport Road

M124AB

Stockport Road

M124PP

Britnall Avenue

M124PQ

Britnall Avenue

M126HS

Ardwick Green North

M139LY

Upper Brook Street

M139PE

Brunswick Street

M124HG

Bow Meadow Grange

M130JH

Hathersage Road

M139ND

Oxford Road

M139UJ

Ardwick Green South

M139UT

Hursthead Walk

M124XZ

Stockport Road

M125DQ

Ainsdale Street

M126FT

St Gregorys Road

M130FU

Swinton Grove

M130LX

Plymouth Grove

M124DY

Stockport Road

M124FG

Coverdale Crescent

M124LR

Ardwick

M124RJ

Saxthorpe Walk

M139FL

Jevington Walk

M139JB

Marshfield Street

M139PJ

Plymouth View

M124DD

Culand Street

M124RG

Aked Close

M125BB

Matthews Street

M130DG

Brandish Close

M130EG

Ardwick

M130JB

Ardwick

M139AN

Royds Close

M139AW

Drybrook Close

M139NZ

Grafton Street

M139US

Deanwater Close

M139WX

Justin Close

M124AQ

Bainbridge Close

M124DH

Britnall Avenue

M125EG

Clowes Street

M125GQ

Penton Road

M126HF

Cakebread Street

M126HH

Charlton Place

M126PN

Ardwick

M130EN

Olney Street

M130HR

Blackstock Street

M156AZ

Denmark Road

M156GQ

Denmark Road

M126LH

Handsworth Street

M130LA

Grindlow Street

M139NB

Oxford Road

M145GL

Daisy Bank Road

M17JP

Lockton Court

M120DR

Ardwick

M124BJ

Coverdale Crescent

M139JS

Upper Brook Street

M120GA

Ardwick

Data Sources

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