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About

Deansgate ward stretches south from the city's commercial core, encompassing a central corridor dominated by the thoroughfare of Deansgate itself. This area is a mix of retail, corporate offices, and high-density residential towers, creating a continuous urban streetscape. The ward extends west to include the Spinningfields district, known for its concentration of legal and financial services housed in modern glass buildings. Its boundaries also reach the southern edge of the main shopping district around St. Ann's Square.

The western flank borders the River Irwell, with developments like the Left Bank apartment complex lining its shores. Historically industrial land, such as the area around Granada Studios, has been redeveloped into mixed-use quarters. The historic John Rylands Library, with its distinctive neo-Gothic architecture, sits as a landmark amidst the contemporary construction. Southern sections transition towards the railway viaducts and the Castlefield basin, where older warehouses have been converted into bars and restaurants.

Area overview

On average Deansgate has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 1,310 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 12.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deansgate is £60,538 per year. The median sale price in Deansgate is £260,000 (around £383 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £350,000. There are 1 schools in Deansgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Deansgate is home to around 13,697 people, with a population density of about 6,910 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1310
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Deansgate Population
13,697
Population density
6,910 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
320.65(+760%)
Anti-social behaviour
268.6(+1396%)
Theft from the person
251.73(+21415%)
Other theft
189.82(+2776%)
Public order
157.33(+1453%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,719
49.06%
Chinese
1,946
14.21%
Other White
1,600
11.68%
Arab
688
5.02%
Indian
501
3.66%
Total population: 13,696

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,055
60.22%
Level 3 (A level)
3,427
25.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
705
5.27%
No qualifications
437
3.27%
Other
322
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 13,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,322
68.84%
Owns with a mortgage
890
14.18%
Owns outright
546
8.7%
Other forms of private rent
236
3.76%
Other social rented
220
3.5%
Total households: 6,278

Property prices in Deansgate

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £383
Sales (last 12 months): 221
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £350K

Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Deansgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deansgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£1,200,000£572
Flats220£260,000£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Deansgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£238,000
2017£209,950
2018£225,000
2019£225,000
2020£305,100
2021£358,080
2022£320,736
2023£315,000
2024£326,700
2025£258,000
2026£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.
YearFlats
2016£327
2017£335
2018£316
2019£319
2020£411
2021£432
2022£418
2023£419
2024£455
2025£367
2026£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Deansgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Deansgate 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 Deansgate ward.

Local councillors

Sarah Wakefield

Deansgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Deansgate

M21AF

Chapel Walks

M15RR

Great Bridgewater Street

M33DS

Bridge Street

M33FT

New Quay Street

M33AN

Leftbank

M26HY

John Dalton Street

M15QG

Lower Ormond Street

M27JB

St Anns Square

M154QN

City Road East

M33HG

Joddrell Street

M34GA

Trinity Way

M17AA

Charles Street

M34EF

Watson Street

M16EY

Oxford Road

M32BH

Deansgate

M17BJ

Brook Street

M34LB

Deansgate

M34AR

Potato Wharf

M34JN

Liverpool Road

M34NT

Potato Wharf

M33NE

Deansgate

M27LF

St Ann Street

M15NZ

Albion Street

M34BN

New Quay Street

M32RF

Bridge Street

M44LJ

Deansgate

M34JH

Dawson Street

M34PR

Quay Street

M26JR

John Dalton Street

M34LZ

Castle Street

M17GG

Deansgate

M27EF

Deansgate

M602UJ

Deansgate

M14HJ

New York Street

M24AD

Booth Street

M31BF

Dutton Street

M154RB

Jack Rosenthal Street

M17FU

Deansgate

M27BR

Deansgate

M17GB

Deansgate

M154RQ

Commercial Street

M15JB

Whitworth Street West

M17BS

Oxford Road

M26DQ

Deansgate

M31NL

New Bridge Street

M154QX

Jordan Street

M24PD

King Street

M21DL

Sickle Street

M25BQ

Brazennose Street

M15AL

Great Marlborough Street

M14NA

Deansgate

M154QU

Jordan Street

M154ZF

Chester Road

M32PN

King Street West

M16EZ

Whitworth Street

M602TW

Deansgate

M34DT

St John Street

M11PX

St Marys Gate

M15QE

Lower Ormond Street

M156LU

Deansgate

M31RH

Deansgate

M23NX

Mount Street

M610SG

Deansgate

M25PF

Albert Square

M31SU

Deansgate

M15DA

Albion Street

M14FD

Charlotte Street

M32BB

Deansgate

M32BJ

Barton Arcade

M154UH

Owen Street

M24ND

King Street

M21DA

Brown Street

M27PS

Deansgate

M154QL

City Road East

M34NJ

Southern Street

M602UT

Deansgate

M11PN

Market Street

M24DE

Clarence Street

M602TY

Deansgate

M610SF

Deansgate

M154YA

Deansgate

M33BG

Goods Yard Street

M26DE

South King Street

M26AD

Deansgate

M154TH

City Road East

M33HF

Hardman Street

M34FP

Lord Street

M15AN

Oxford Street

M33AD

Leftbank

M31DY

Mirabel Street

M31SN

Deansgate

M24AA

Booth Street

M24WG

Cheapside

M33EB

Hardman Square

M154PS

Little Peter Street

M34JJ

Woollam Place

M154GU

First Street

M34AN

Lower Byrom Street

M34EH

Watson Street

M25EB

Brazennose Street