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Hulme & University

England / North West / Manchester / Hulme & University

About

The Hulme & University area in Manchester is a mix of student life, residential neighborhoods, and green spaces. It sits just south of the city center, bordered by the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University campuses. The area is known for its high student population, with affordable housing and amenities catering to academic life. Hulme has undergone significant regeneration, blending modern apartments with older terraced houses.

The area includes several parks, such as Hulme Park and Birley Fields, offering recreational space. Key landmarks include the Hulme Arch and the Zion Arts Centre, a hub for community events. Public transport links are strong, with buses and trams connecting to the city center and beyond. The mix of students, long-term residents, and new developments creates a varied but functional urban environment.

Area overview

On average Hulme & University has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hulme & University is £31,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Hulme & University: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hulme & University Population
11,072
Population density
6,464.6 per km²

Demographics

British
4,208
38.03%
African
1,283
11.59%
Other White
970
8.77%
Chinese
670
6.05%
Arab
549
4.96%
Total population: 11,066

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,408
40.65%
Other social rented
1,053
30.4%
Owns with a mortgage
363
10.48%
Social rents from council
304
8.78%
Owns outright
237
6.84%
Total households: 3,464

Property prices in Hulme & University

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Hulme & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,240 up to £315,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£160,000
Semi-Detached4£262,500
Terraced7£276,999

10 years price trend in Hulme & University

All postcodes in Hulme & University

M144LA

Lloyd Street North

M144LB

Egerton Road

M156PR

Booth Street West

M155FY

Hulme & University

M155ER

Rolls Crescent

M155LZ

Royce Road

M155NN

Denhill Road

M155QR

Bold Street

M156GD

Cecil Street

M156DZ

Boundary Lane

M156EL

Rail Place

M156FH

Bridgeford Street

M156NB

Hulme & University

M156NT

Hulme & University

M156SE

Burlington Street

M156SH

Denmark Road

M156GE

Boundary Lane

M156FN

Arnott Crescent

M156HD

Eyre Street

M155EP

Holdgate Close

M155LY

Mary France Street

M155RP

Sadler Court

M156FG

Burleigh Street

M156HQ

Burlington Street

M156ND

Arnott Crescent

M156NL

Hulme & University

M156NQ

Aquarius Street

M155JE

Old Birley Street

M156HS

Devas Street

M155TJ

Royce Road

M156GA

Hulme & University

M156EP

Booth Street West

M156JP

Boundary Lane

M156PH

Booth Street West

M156PT

Booth Street West

M156PX

Booth Street West

M156WJ

Hulme & University

M139NN

Oxford Road

M155AF

Greenheys Lane West

M155JF

Ribston Street

M156ET

Acomb Street

M156NW

Boundary Lane

M139QQ

Oxford Road

M144GG

Charles Halle Road

M144GW

Freetown Close

M155FX

Dunham Street

M155AQ

Archway

M155JT

Hulme High Street

M156DG

Bonsall Street

M156EG

Crediton Close

M139QS

Hulme & University

M154BP

Blackbrook Road

M155NX

Peregrine Street

M155RF

Old Birley Street

M156BB

Hulme & University

M156JN

Boundary Lane

M156PU

Booth Street West

M156PZ

Booth Street West

M155RD

Radnor Street

M139NL

Aberdeen Street

M154AP

Ribston Street

M155QH

Bold Street

M155TG

Warde Street

M155TP

Hulme & University

M139NA

Oxford Road

M139NG

Oxford Road

M139NH

Oxford Road

M155JW

Ancroft Street

M155PL

Chichester Road South

M156FY

Hulme & University

M155TR

The Sanctuary

M156DL

Epping Street

M156ED

Booth Street West

M156EJ

Epping Street

M156NU

Boundary Lane

M156PA

Epping Street

M156RP

Rail Place

M144GF

Denmark Road

M155GL

Old Birley Street

M155TE

Old York Street

M156AN

Higher Cambridge Street

M156AQ

Aquarius Street

M156DU

Birchall Way

M156GF

Hawsworth Close

M155RL

Archway

M156ER

Denmark Road

M156JJ

Pencroft Way

M156JT

Denmark Road

M144GL

Hulme & University

M155ZY

Hulme & University

M155LL

Drayton Street

M155TA

Dunham Street

M156NJ

Wellhead Close

M139RD

Oxford Road

M139NR

Oxford Road

M155AX

Greenheys Lane West

M155EU

Chichester Road

M155LQ

Pickering Street

M155PN

Blanchard Street

M156AX

Eden Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.