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Castlefield & Deansgate

About

Castlefield & Deansgate is a historic area in Manchester, known for its Roman roots and industrial heritage. The Castlefield Basin, with its canals and viaducts, is a reminder of the city’s role in the Industrial Revolution. The area features preserved warehouses, now repurposed into bars, restaurants, and apartments, alongside modern developments. The Science and Industry Museum highlights Manchester’s technological past.

Deansgate, a major thoroughfare, runs through the area, lined with shops, offices, and high-rise buildings. The Beetham Tower, one of Manchester’s tallest structures, dominates the skyline. Green spaces like Castlefield Urban Heritage Park offer a contrast to the urban surroundings. The area is well-connected by tram and train, making it a central hub for both work and leisure.

Area overview

On average Castlefield & Deansgate has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castlefield & Deansgate is £53,100 per year. There are 1 schools in Castlefield & Deansgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castlefield & Deansgate Population

6,428

Population density

6,627.5 per km²

Demographics

British

3,554

55.27%

Other White

768

11.94%

Chinese

447

6.95%

Arab

369

5.74%

Indian

250

3.89%

Total population: 6,430

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,581

67.62%

Owns with a mortgage

605

15.85%

Owns outright

381

9.98%

Other forms of private rent

167

4.38%

Other social rented

1.41%

Total households: 3,817

Property prices in Castlefield & Deansgate

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £255,500 in Castlefield & Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,700 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Castlefield & Deansgate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	186	£255,500	£148,500	£205,000	£365,222	£521,588

10 years median price trend in Castlefield & Deansgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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